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Eyeflox Eye Drop contains norfloxacin, an antibiotic used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. It contains norfloxacin, which helps by inhibiting the DNA- gyrase of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection-causing bacteria. This medicine is not effective for treating viral infections. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye discomfort, irritation, eye pain, and stinging sensation.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

NORFLOXACIN-0.3%

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Ophthalmic

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Eyeflox Eye Drop

Eyeflox Eye Drop is an antibiotic eye drop prescribed to treat superficial bacterial infections of the eye, such as bacterial conjunctivitis (commonly known as pink eye). It works by targeting and stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the irritation, helping your eyes heal quickly and safely. This medication is formulated specifically for use in the eyes and must never be swallowed or injected.

To ensure the infection is completely cleared, you must use these eye drops consistently and at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day. Even if your symptoms start to improve after a few days, it is vital to complete the full treatment course prescribed by your healthcare provider to prevent the infection from returning. You do not need to adjust your meals or diet around your dosing schedule, but practising strict hand hygiene before each use is essential.

While using Eyeflox Eye Drop, you may experience mild, temporary eye stinging, burning, or redness immediately after applying the drops. These minor irritations usually resolve within a few minutes, but if you develop severe eye pain, changes in your vision, or signs of a severe allergic reaction, stop using the drops and contact your doctor immediately.

Before starting your treatment, inform your doctor if you have any other eye conditions, wear contact lenses, or have a history of allergies to similar antibiotic medicines. Do not use this medicine if you have a known allergy to fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Since these are local eye drops, they are highly unlikely to interact with oral medications, alcohol, or smoking; however, you should always inform your pharmacist if you are using any other ophthalmic drops or ointments. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing care for an elderly individual, consult your healthcare provider to ensure Eyeflox Eye Drop is appropriate for your situation.

Uses of Eyeflox Eye Drop

Eyeflox Eye Drop is used to treat bacterial infections affecting the surface of the eye by eliminating the bacteria responsible for the infection and helping relieve associated symptoms:

  • Bacterial conjunctivitis: Eyeflox Eye Drop clears pink eye by eliminating the specific bacteria responsible for causing redness, swelling, irritation, and discharge in the eye.
  • Superficial eye infections: Eyeflox Eye Drop targets and stops localized bacterial growth on the outer surfaces of the eye, preventing the infection from spreading or worsening.

Key Benefits

Eyeflox Eye Drop provides several benefits by treating the infection directly at the site of application, relieving discomfort quickly, and reducing the likelihood of body-wide side effects.

  • Fast relief from eye discomfort: It quickly relieves common symptoms such as itching, burning, a gritty sensation, redness, and watery or sticky discharge, helping you return to your daily routine comfortably.
  • Targeted treatment at the site of infection: Because the medication is applied directly to the affected eye, it reaches the infection quickly and works faster than oral antibiotics.
  • Lower risk of systemic side effects: Very little of the medicine is absorbed into the bloodstream, reducing the risk of whole-body side effects while effectively treating the eye infection.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Squeeze a tiny amount of the medicine into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • Eyeflox Eye Drop is for ophthalmic use only.
  • Do not touch the tip of the tube or other dispensing tip to any surface since this may cause contamination.

How Eyeflox Eye Drop Works

Eyeflox Eye Drop contains norfloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections of the eye. Eyeflox Eye Drop works by blocking bacterial enzymes called DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. These enzymes are essential for bacteria to copy, repair, and reproduce their genetic material. By preventing these enzymes from working, Eyeflox Eye Drop stops the bacteria from growing and multiplying. As the bacteria are unable to reproduce, they gradually die off, allowing the body's natural defence mechanisms to clear the infection. When applied as an eye drop, Eyeflox Eye Drop delivers the medicine directly to the site of infection, helping eliminate bacteria effectively while reducing inflammation and supporting healing. Together, these actions help clear bacterial eye infections, relieve symptoms such as redness, swelling, irritation, and discharge, and promote faster recovery.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known whether Eyeflox Eye Drop interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding whilst on treatment with Eyeflox Eye Drop unless advised otherwise by your doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Eyeflox Eye Drop might blur your vision. So, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Eyeflox Eye Drop in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Eyeflox Eye Drop in patients with kidney impairment.

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Children

Caution

Eyeflox Eye Drop should be administered to children only if prescribed by the doctor. The safety and effectiveness of Eyeflox Eye Drop in infants below one year has not been established.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Eyeflox Eye Drop is generally safe for heart patients since it act locally with minimal systemic absorption. However, rare interactions may affect heart rhythm, so consult your doctor if you have arrhythmias or take cardiac medications.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Geriatric patients can use Eyeflox Eye Drop, as it act locally with minimal systemic absorption. However, it may be more prone to eye irritation or dryness, so medical supervision is advised.

What if I have taken an overdose of Eyeflox Eye Drop

An overdose of Eyeflox Eye Drop eye drops is highly unlikely to cause serious harm. If you accidentally put too many drops in your eye, flush it thoroughly with clean, lukewarm water. If the solution is accidentally swallowed, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control centre right away.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid wearing contact lenses: Do not wear contact lenses while you have an active eye infection or during your entire treatment course with Eyeflox Eye Drop, as the lenses can trap bacteria and the preservatives in the drops may damage them.
  • Maintain hand hygiene: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially before and after touching your face or applying eye drops, to avoid spreading the infection.
  • Avoid eye makeup: Refrain from using mascara, eyeliner, or eyeshadow while treating an eye infection, as cosmetics can harbor bacteria and lead to reinfection.
  • Do not share linens: Avoid sharing towels, washcloths, or pillowcases with family members to prevent passing the bacterial infection to others.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Eyeflox Eye Drop to start to work: The onset time of Eyeflox Eye Drop has not been clinically established. The time for which the effects of Eyeflox Eye Drop last: The duration of Eyeflox Eye Drop’s effect is clinically not established.

What if you forget to take Eyeflox Eye Drop

If you miss a dose, put the drop in as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed application and continue with your regular routine. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store Eyeflox Eye Drop at room temperature, strictly between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F).

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect the bottle before use: Check that the dropper tip is clean and undamaged. Do not use the bottle if the tip is chipped, cracked, or contaminated.
  • Avoid contaminating the dropper: Never allow the dropper tip to touch your eye, eyelids, fingers, or any other surface.
  • Separate other eye medicines: If you use other eye drops or ointments, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products. Apply eye ointments last unless your doctor advises otherwise.
  • Avoid driving immediately after use: Your vision may be temporarily blurred after instilling the drops. Wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.
  • Discard after opening: Write the date you opened the bottle on the label and discard any remaining solution 28 days after opening or according to the product instructions, even if some medicine remains.

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  • Other ophthalmic medications: Using other eye drops or ointments at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of Eyeflox Eye Drop or increase local irritation. Leave at least 5 to 10 minutes between different eye medications.

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with Eyeflox Eye Drop when used as directed.     
     

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS]

FAQs

Eyeflox Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial eye infections. It is also used to treat corneal ulcers.
Eyeflox Eye Drop works by inhibiting DNA-gyrase, an essential enzyme involved in DNA replication. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats bacterial eye infections.
To treat your condition effectually, continue using Eyeflox Eye Drop for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Consult the doctor if the irritation persists or worsens.
Eyeflox Eye Drop might cause blurred vision. So, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear to prevent any mishappening.
Do not wear contact lenses while using Eyeflox Eye Drop. Remove contact lenses before using Eyeflox Eye Drop and re-insert them 15 minutes after using Eyeflox Eye Drop. It is recommended to use spectacles and avoid wearing contact lenses until the infection is cleared.
Eyeflox Eye Drop can be used with other eye medications if prescribed by the doctor. However, you are advised to maintain a gap of 10-15minutes between Eyeflox Eye Drop and other eye medications.
Many patients begin to notice an improvement in their symptoms within 24 to 48 hours. However, you must finish the entire course prescribed by your doctor to ensure the bacteria are fully eliminated. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a few days.
You should consult your doctor before using Eyeflox Eye Drop if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Your doctor will assess whether the benefits of treating your eye infection outweigh any potential risks. Talk to your doctor for personalised advice.
A mild, brief stinging or burning sensation immediately after putting the drops in is common and usually passes in a few minutes. If the stinging is severe, worsens, or is accompanied by swelling, stop using the drops and talk to your doctor immediately.
No, you must never share eye drops with anyone else. Sharing eye drops can spread bacteria from person to person, and their eye irritation might require a completely different treatment. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if someone else has eye symptoms.
The safety and proper use of Eyeflox Eye Drop in paediatric patients depend on the child's age and the specific type of infection. Never use these drops on a child without a direct prescription and guidance from a paediatrician. Talk to your doctor for appropriate advice.

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