Ofoxo Eye/ear Drops 10ml

Ofoxo Eye/ear Drops 10ml is used for the following conditions:

• Managing bacterial conjunctivitis: This eye infection is caused by certain types of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Escherichia coli.

• Dealing with otitis externa (swimmer's ear): This ear infection is typically caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Proteus mirabilis.

• Addressing chronic suppurative otitis media: This severe ear infection is often a result of strains like Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Proteus mirabilis.

To use Ofoxo Eye/ear Drops 10ml correctly, follow these steps:

• Always wash your hands before instilling drops to avoid any contamination.

• For eye infections, carefully instil the required number of drops into the affected eye.

• To manage ear infections, drop the specified amount into the affected ear while lying down with the affected ear upward. Stay in this position for a few minutes to let the drops penetrate.

• Make sure not to touch the dropper tip with your fingers or any other surface to prevent it from getting contaminated.

• Check the package for further details.

• Remember to consult your doctor for personalised advice on how to use this medication.

Ofoxo Eye/ear Drops 10ml is instilled directly into the affected eye or ear.

Ofoxo Eye/ear Drops 10ml contain Ofloxacin (0.3 %), which works on your body as follows:

• Inhibits Bacterial Enzymes: Ofloxacin functions by blocking bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV enzymes. These enzymes are essential for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination.

• Bacterial Cell Division Disruption: By inhibiting these crucial enzymes, Ofloxacin effectively disrupts bacterial cell division leading to bacterial cell death.

• Broad Spectrum Activity: Ofloxacin has potent bactericidal activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and others.

• Store Ofoxo Eye/ear Drops 10ml at room temperature.

• Keep the bottle tightly sealed in a cool and dark place, away from direct light and heat sources.

• Do not freeze.

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children at all times.

• To aid in managing bacterial infections, consume a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly Vitamin C, which can boost your immune system and aid in fighting bacteria.

• Maintain good hygiene practices. Regular hand washing, especially before touching your eyes or ears, can help prevent the spread of infections for which Ofoxo Eye/ear Drops 10ml is used.