About besifloxacin
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic eye drop
Used for
- Treats bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye).
Usual adult dose
Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) three times daily for 7 days.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 1 year and older: 1 drop in the affected eye(s) three times daily for 7 days.
Common side effects
- Redness or irritation
- Blurred vision
- Eye pain or itching
- Headache
Important warnings
- For eye use only; do not inject or swallow.
- Avoid touching the dropper tip to surfaces or the eye.
- Stop contact lens use during treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis.
- Seek medical assessment if symptoms worsen or do not improve.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when the expected benefit outweighs potential risk.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether eye-drop besifloxacin enters breast milk; systemic absorption is expected to be low.
Interactions
- No important interactions are expected with eye drops; tell clinicians about other medicines used in the eye.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.