Norflox Eye Drop 0.3% (5ml) Eye Drop

Norflox Eye Drop 0.3% w/v 5 Ml (Norfloxacin)

What Is The Generic Name For Norfloxacin?

Norfloxacin is the generic version for Norflox Eye Drop

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Norflox Eye Drops 5 Ml (Norfloxacin)?

• Chibroxin Eye Drop

About Norflox Eye Drops 0.3% w/v 5ml (Norfloxacin):

Norflox Eye Drops 5 ml contains an active ingredient, Norfloxacin, an antibiotic which is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infection in Eye. You can buy it from all the leading pharmacy Stores, drugstores and medical supply stores but can be given on doctor’s prescription only.

Dosage Form:

• Eye Drops

Manufacturer:

Cipla (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Norflox Eye Drops.

Strength:

Norflox Eye Drops contains an active ingredient, Norfloxacin 0.3% w/v in a 5 ml vial which may be available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Norflox Eye Drop 5 Ml (Norfloxacin)?

Norfloxacin is used in:

• Bacterial Infections of Eye/Ear
• Norfloxacin in other dosage forms is used in the treatment of many bacterial infections of the body.

How Norflox Eye Drop 5 Ml (Norfloxacin) Works?

Norflox Eye Drop 5 ml is consisting of Norfloxacin, an antibiotic agent which kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves and hence treating infection.

Before You Use Norflox Eye Drop 5 Ml (Norfloxacin):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Norfloxacin
• You are not using contact lenses
• Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Norflox Eye Drop 5 Ml (Norfloxacin)?

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Norflox Eye Drop 5 Ml (Norfloxacin)?

You should avoid Norfloxacin if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it
• Have increased pressure inside the eyes, redness, swelling, itching or inflammation in eyes
• Have gone through any Eye Surgery
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving
• You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Are Allergic to it
• Have any Inflammation or any pressure problem inside the eye.
• Have redness, swelling, itching as a side effect which may get worse by time
• Have gone through an Eye Surgery
• Are Pregnant/Breastfeeding
• Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

Dosage:

Norflox Eye Drop 5 ml contains an active ingredient, Norfloxacin, which is used in the treatment of Eye Infection and should be given on prescription. You should always consult your doctor for the frequency and dose as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person. Norfloxacin is also available in tablet or capsule forms which can be given by your doctor for the treatment of bacterial infections in other body parts.

Patients are advised to take Norflox Eye Drop 5 ml at a fixed time, preferably in morning and evening time or prescribed by your doctor. It can be used for Ear Infections also.

How Much Of The Norflox Eye Drop 5 Ml (Norfloxacin) to Be Used?

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Norfloxacin. It is better to take one drop each eye at one time.

How To Take The Norflox Eye Drop 5 Ml (Norfloxacin)?

Norflox Eye Drop is taken by holding the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Then, gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid/ear. Wipe off the extra Liquid with a Clean/ Tissue.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Norflox Eye Drop 5 Ml (Norfloxacin)?

You are always advised to use the eye drops as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a large amount or for a longer time than recommended but you are always advised to complete the course of treatment.

Overdose?

Rinse your eyes thoroughly in case of any irritation or severe symptom of inflammation and contact your doctor immediately if you are suspecting an Overdose.

Missed Dose?

A missed dose of the eye drop should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose you missed if it is the time for the next dose. Do not take multiple doses next time.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Norflox Eye Drop 5 Ml (Norfloxacin)?

• Headache
• Eye itching
• Irritation
• Drying
• Eye Swelling or Pain
• Norfloxacin in other dosage forms can cause more side effects not listed here.

What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines may interact with Norflox which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements so that a well planned medication can be followed. Following are the drugs which interact with Norflox:

• Aspirin
• Antidiabetic drugs
• Azithromycin
• Ketoconazol
• Rifampicin

Warning And Precaution:

Norflox Eye Drop 5 ml should be used very cautiously in:

• Hypersensitivity/Allergy
• Blurred Vision
• Eye Surgeries
• Pregnant/Breastfeeding Women
• Eye disorders or inflammation or Surgeries
• Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Do not touch Eye Drop tip while using it and use it within a month once opened
• Clean your hands before using the Eye Drops
• Keep out of reach of children
• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

Indications:

Do not stop earlier /take it for longer than recommended by your physician.

Storage:

Store it at room temperature in clean and dry place. Do not freeze it.