About levofloxacin hemihydrate
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Used for
- Treats bacterial infections of the eye, including conjunctivitis.
Usual adult dose
Usually 1–2 drops in the affected eye every 2 hours while awake for 2 days, then every 4 hours for 5 days.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 1 year and older, usually the same schedule as adults.
Common side effects
- Temporary burning or irritation
- Blurred vision
- Eye redness or tearing
- Headache
Important warnings
- For eye use only; do not swallow or inject.
- Avoid touching the container tip to the eye or other surfaces.
- Not effective for viral or fungal eye infections.
- Stop contact lens use during an active eye infection unless directed otherwise.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically necessary; human pregnancy data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Eye-drop exposure is expected to be low; use when clinically necessary.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.