Trevox
Generic: Levofloxacin
Dose Regimen:
Course Duration:
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Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Bactolev eye drops
is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following bacteria:
Aerobic Gram-Positive bacteria: Corynebacterium species, Staphylococcus oureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Bactolev eye drops
is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following bacteria:
Aerobic Gram-Positive bacteria: Corynebacterium species, Staphylococcus oureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus (Groups C/F), Streptococcus (Group G), Streptococcus viridons group.
Aerobic Gram-Negative bacteria: Acinetobocter Iwoffii, Haemophilus influenzae, Serrotia morcescens.
Bactolev also provides a promising treatment for other ocular infections including- Bacterial corneal ulcer, Blepharitis, Hordeolum & Perioperative condition.
Bactolev ear drops
is indicated for the treatment of Otitis externa, otitis media caused by susceptible strains of the following bacteria: Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis, Klebsiellapneumoniae, Enterobacter, Serratia, Haemophilus infuenzae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter.
Dosage & Administration
0.5% eye drop
: Adults and children 1 year of age and older:
Days 1 and 2: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times per day.
Days 3 through 7: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 4 hours while awake, up to 4 times per day.
1.5% eye drop
: Adults and children 6 years of age and older:
Days 1 through 3: Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes to 2 hours while awake and approximately 4 and 6 hours after retiring.
Day 4 through treatment completion: Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 1 to 4 hours while awake.
1.5% ear drop
: The usual dosage is 6 to 10 drops in the ear twice a day. After applying the ear drops, perform an ear bath for about 10 minutes. The number of doses may be increased or decreased as appropriate depending on the symptoms.
Children <1 year
: Safety and effectiveness of Levofloxacin below 1 year of age have not been established.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin, to other quinolones or to any of the components of this medication
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Side effects occurred only approximately 1-3% of patients that may include transient blurred vision, fever, foreign body sensation, headache, transient ocular burning, ocular pain or discomfort, pharyngitis and photophobia. In less than 1% of patients included allergic reactions, lid edema, ocular dryness and ocular itching.
Warnings & Precautions
Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. If superinfection occurs, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Levofloxacin eye drops is a sterile topical ophthalmic solution. It is a synthetic, broad spectrum, third generation fluoroquinolone bactericidal antibiotic, which active against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive & Gram-negative ocular pathogens. It functions by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes required for DNA replication, transcription, repair and recombination.