Levonicopto
Levonicopto eye drops are an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections on the front surface of the eye in adults and children aged 1 year and older.
Form
silmätipat, liuos, kerta-annospakkaus
Strength
5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Levofloxacin hemihydrate
Manufacturer
Uni-Pharma Kleon Tsetis Pharmaceutical Laboratories S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
Days 1-2: 1-2 drops into the infected eye(s) every two hours. Days 3-5: 1-2 drops into the infected eye(s).
Method
Tilt your head back, pull down your lower eyelid to form a pocket, and gently squeeze 1-2 drops into the pocket without touching your eye with the dropper tip.
Important
Days 1-2: Up to 8 times a day. Days 3-5: Up to 4 times a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Burning feeling in the eye
- •Blurred vision or eye discharge
RARE
- •Eye irritation or pain
- •Dry or sore eyes
- •Swelling or redness of the conjunctiva (front part of the eye)
- •Sensitivity to light
- •Itchy eyes
- •Sticky eyelids
- •Headache
- •Redness of the skin around the eyes
- •Blocked or runny nose
- •Allergic reactions, such as rash
- •Swelling and narrowing in the throat
- •Breathing difficulties
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to levofloxacin, other quinolone antibiotics, or any other ingredients in this medicine. Stop using immediately if you have an allergic reaction.
- Contact your doctor immediately if your eye symptoms worsen or do not improve within the treatment period.
- Do not wear contact lenses if you have an eye infection.
- Stop using this medicine if you experience pain or swelling in your tendons (signs of tendinitis). This is rare but important.