Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of infection by stopping the further growth of causative microorganisms.

Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Leoxin Eye Drop

Bacterial eye infections
Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Leoxin Eye Drop

In Bacterial eye infections

Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues in adults and children. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

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Side effects of Leoxin Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Leoxin

Eye irritation
Burning sensation
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhea

How to use Leoxin Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Leoxin Eye Drop works

Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

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I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

FAQs

Can I stop taking Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. If you stop using Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen. Continue taking Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.

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References

Chambers HF, Deck DH. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim, & Quinolons. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 820.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 794-95.
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Address: Rajapur, Sector 9, Rohini, Delhi, 110085

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop

Product introduction

Uses of Leoxin Eye Drop

Benefits of Leoxin Eye Drop

In Bacterial eye infections

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Side effects of Leoxin Eye Drop

Common side effects of Leoxin

How to use Leoxin Eye Drop

How Leoxin Eye Drop works

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Can I stop taking Leoxin 0.5% Eye Drop when I feel better?

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Disclaimer:

References

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