Quixin - Levofloxacin - Ophthalmic Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Quixin.
• Quixin
• lev-oh-FLOX-uh-sin

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Quixin Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 to 30 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Discard the solution is if turns brown, cloudy, or if it contains particles.

Medicinal Applications

• Levofloxacin eye drops are used to treat bacterial eye infections.

Usage Instructions

• For best results, use exactly as directed by your doctor and for the full time prescribed.
• Stopping this medication too soon may result in a return of the infection.
• Do not wear contact lenses.
• They may interfere with the treatment of your eye infection.
• To apply eye drops, wash your hands first.
• To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.
• Tilt your head back, gaze upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
• Place the dropper directly over the eye and instill the prescribed number of drops.
• Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.
• This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye.
• Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.
• Do not rinse the dropper.
• Replace the dropper cap after use.
• If you are using another kind of eye medication (for example, drops or ointments), wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.
• Use eye drops before eye ointments, to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.

Quixin Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others or save it for later use for another infection.
• Other medication may be needed in those cases.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• Vision problems (for example, temporarily decreased or blurred vision), fever, headache, eye irritation or stinging, swelling of the eyelid, eye dryness and itching, or sore throat.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction include.

Read Before Using Quixin (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, including.