Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Dosage
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Applies to the following strengths: 0.5%; 1.5%
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
0.5% solution:
-Days 1 and 2: Instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times a day.
-Days 3 through 7: Instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 4 hours while awake, up to 4 times a day.
Use: For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of Corynebacterium species, Staphylococcus aureus, S epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumonia, Streptococcus (groups C/F), Streptococcus (group G), viridans group streptococci, Acinetobacter lwoffii, Haemophilus influenzae, Serratia marcescens
Usual Adult Dose for Corneal Ulcers
1.5% solution:
-Days 1 through 3: Instill 1 to 2 drops in 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 in the affected eye(s) every 1 to 4 hours while awake.
Use: For the treatment of corneal ulcer due to susceptible strains of Corynebacterium species, S aureus, S epidermidis, S pneumonia, viridans group streptococci, S marcescens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
6 years or older:
0.5% solution:
-Days 1 and 2: Instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times a day.
-Days 3 through 7: Instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 4 hours while awake, up to 4 times a day.
Use: For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of Corynebacterium species, S aureus, S epidermidis, S pneumonia, Streptococcus (groups C/F), Streptococcus (group G), viridans group streptococci, A lwoffii, H influenzae, S marcescens
Usual Pediatric Dose for Corneal Ulcers
6 years or older:
1.5% solution:
-Days 1 through 3: Instill 1 to 2 drops in 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 in the affected eye(s) every 1 to 4 hours while awake.
Use: For the treatment of corneal ulcer due to susceptible strains of Corynebacterium species, S aureus, S epidermidis, S pneumonia, viridans group streptococci, S marcescens, P aeruginosa
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
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Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
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Other Comments
Storage requirements:
-Store at 15C to 25C (59F to 77F).
Patient advice:
-Do not wear contact lenses if you have signs/symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or corneal ulcers.
-Avoid contaminating the applicator tip with material from the eye, fingers, or any other source.
-Stop this drug and seek medical attention immediately at the first sign of a rash or allergic reaction.
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