Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2017
OCUFLOX ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the following bacteria in the conditions listed below:
| CONJUNCTIVITIS | |
|---|---|
| Gram-positive bacteria: | Gram-negative bacteria: |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Enterobacter cloacae |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | Haemophilus influenzae |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | Proteus mirabilis |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | |
| CORNEAL ULCERS | |
| Gram-positive bacteria: | Gram-negative bacteria: |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | Serratia marcescens* |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | |
| Anaerobic species: | |
| Propionibacterium acnes | |
* Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections
The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis is:
| Days 1 and 2 | Instill one to two drops every two to four hours in the affected eye(s). |
| Days 3 through 7 | Instill one to two drops four times daily. |
| The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of bacterial corneal ulcer is: | |
| Days 1 and 2 | Instill one to two drops into the affected eye every 30 minutes, while awake. Awaken at approximately four and six hours after retiring and instill one to two drops. |
| Days 3 through 7 to 9 | Instill one to two drops hourly, while awake. |
| Days 7 to 9 through treatment completion | Instill one to two drops, four times daily. |
Store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F)
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