Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Dosage
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
levofloxacin ophthalmic 0.5% solution:
Day 1 through 2: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times per day.
Day 3 through 7: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 hours while awake, up to 4 times per day.
levofloxacin ophthalmic 1.5% solution:
Days 1 through 3: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes to 2 hours while awake and approximately 4 and 6 hours after retiring.
Day 4 through treatment completion: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 1 to 4 hours while awake.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
levofloxacin ophthalmic 0.5% solution
1 year and older:
Day 1 through 2: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times per day.
Day 3 through 7: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 hours while awake, up to 4 times per day.
levofloxacin ophthalmic 1.5% solution:
2 years and older:
Days 1 through 3: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes to 2 hours while awake and approximately 4 and 6 hours after retiring.
Day 4 through treatment completion: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 1 to 4 hours while awake.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Do not wear contact lenses during treatment.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Less than 1 year: Safety and efficacy have not been established.
