Ofloxacin (Ophthalmic).

A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Ocuflox.

Description Ofloxacin (oh-FLOKS-a-sin) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye.

Ofloxacin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

 
   Ophthalmic 
      o Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) (U.S.) 

Before Using This Medicine In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For ophthalmic ofloxacin, the following should be considered:

Allergies -- Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to ophthalmic or systemic ofloxacin (e.g., Floxin) or any related medicines, such as cinoxacin (e.g., Cinobac), ciprofloxacin (e.g., Ciloxan or Cipro), enoxacin (e.g., Penetrax), lomefloxacin (e.g., Maxaquin), nalidixic acid (e.g., NegGram), or norfloxacin (e.g., Chibroxin or Noroxin). Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy -- Ophthalmic ofloxacin has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in animals that were given very high doses of ofloxacin by mouth have shown that ofloxacin can cause birth defects or other problems. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.