Ofloxacin: Package Insert and Label Information (Page 2 of 2)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Ophthalmic use: The most frequently reported drug-related adverse reaction was transient ocular burning or discomfort. Other reported reactions include stinging, redness, itching, chemical conjunctivitis/keratitis, ocular/periocular/facial edema, foreign body sensation, photophobia, blurred vision, tearing, dryness, and eye pain. Rare reports of dizziness and nausea have been received.

Refer to WARNINGS for additional adverse reactions.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

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.

HOW SUPPLIED

Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.3% is supplied sterile in plastic dropper bottles of the following sizes:

  • 5 mL — NDC 68071-1607-5

STORAGE: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

AKORN

Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc.
Lake Forest, IL 60045

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OFLOXACIN
ofloxacin solution/ drops
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:68071-1607(NDC:17478-713)
Route of Administration OPHTHALMIC DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
OFLOXACIN (OFLOXACIN) OFLOXACIN 3 mg in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
SODIUM CHLORIDE
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
WATER
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:68071-1607-5 5 mL in 1 BOX None
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA076407 07/01/2008
Labeler — NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (010632300)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
NuCare Pharmaceuticals. Inc. 010632300 relabel (68071-1607)

Revised: 02/2021 NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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