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18.81

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Ofloxacin (0.30%)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Toflox Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Toflox Eye Drop is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Toflox Eye Drop may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Toflox Eye Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Toflox Eye Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Toflox Eye Drop should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Toflox Eye Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Ofloxacin   0.30%

Uses of Toflox Eye Drop
Toflox Eye Drop is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

How to use Toflox Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Toflox Eye Drop works
Toflox Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Toflox Eye Drop
Your doctor has prescribed Toflox to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Toflox and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Toflox used for?
Toflox is used to treat bacterial infections of the kidneys or bladder (urinary tract), chest or lungs, male or female sex organs (genital tract) which include gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women, and skin and soft tissue infections.

Q. Is Toflox a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?
Toflox is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.

Q. Is Toflox an antibiotic?
Toflox is an antibiotic and it belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones.

Q. Is Toflox bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Toflox is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and shows antibacterial activity against wide range of both gram negative and gram positive micro-organisms.

Q. Is Toflox a penicillin?
Toflox is not a penicillin. Toflox belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Is Toflox a painkiller?
Toflox is not a pain killer. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Q. Is Toflox a sulfa drug?
Toflox is not a sulfa drug. Toflox belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Toflox contain sulfa?
Toflox does not contain sulfa. Toflox belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Toflox affect birth control?
Toflox does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Toflox is used with contraceptive pills. However, always talk to your doctor if you are asked to take any medicines when you are also taking birth control pills.

Q. Does Toflox contain penicillin?
Toflox does not contain penicillin. Toflox belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Does Toflox treat chlamydia?
Toflox is active against chlamydia and can be used for treating the chlamydia infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Does Toflox expire?
Yes, Toflox does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Can I take Toflox with paracetamol?
Toflox can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Toflox with ibuprofen?
Toflox when taken with Ibuprofen, can increase the risk of some side effects. There are a few reports of seizures or fits when these ibuprofen has been taken with Toflox. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.