Levofloxacin ophthalmic Side Effects

Some side effects of levofloxacin ophthalmic may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to levofloxacin ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking levofloxacin ophthalmic: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• drainage or crusting of your eye;

• severe eye irritation after using the eye drops;

• feeling like there is something in your eye;

• vision problems, increased light sensitivity;

• eye redness or swelling; or

• fever, or any signs of a new infection.

Less serious side effects of levofloxacin ophthalmic may include:

• dry or itchy eyes;

• headache;

• sore throat; or

• mild eye pain, burning, or discomfort.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to levofloxacin ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included transient decreased vision, transient ocular burning, ocular pain or discomfort, foreign body sensation and photophobia in 1% to 3% of the patients. Other ocular side effects such as lid edema, ocular dryness, and ocular itching have been reported in less than 1% of patients.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included pharyngitis in 1% to 3% of patients.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache in 1% to 3% of patients.

Other

Other side effects have included fever in 1% to 3% of patients.

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