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Floxol B Eye Drop

Written By Dr. Radhika Dua, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)
Floxol B Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.
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General Information

Contains

Betamethasone (0.1% w/v)+ Ofloxacin (0.3% w/v)

Marketer

Optica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Floxol B Eye Drop is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.
Use of this medicine may cause burning sensation, irritation, and discomfort at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

Uses of Floxol B Eye Drop

Benefits of Floxol B Eye Drop

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Floxol B Eye Drop is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Floxol B Eye Drop. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Treatment of Bacterial infections
Floxol B Eye Drop is a combination of medicines, Ofloxacin and Betamethasone. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic that stops the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. Betamethasone helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, soreness, watery eyes, or ear discharge caused due to eye/ear infections.

The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Floxol B Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Floxol B
  • Burning sensation in eye
  • Blurred vision
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Floxol B Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Floxol B Eye Drop works

Floxol B Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Ofloxacin. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic which prevents bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. This treats your eye infection.

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For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

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Quick tips

  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication to avoid dilution.
  • It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
  • Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
  • Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your condition hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
  • Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
  • Floxol B Eye Drop is used to treat bacterial infections and inflammation of the eye/ear.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

No interaction found/established
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Floxol B Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Floxol B Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Floxol B Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney

Kidney

No interaction found/established
Liver

Liver

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Frequently asked questions

Usually, Floxol B Eye Drop starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Wash your hands before applying Floxol B Eye Drop to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of the dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Floxol B Eye Drop. For applying Floxol B Eye Drop tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and then put Floxol B Eye Drop.
Yes, Floxol B Eye Drop contains ofloxacin, which may increase sensitivity to sunlight. You should avoid direct exposure to sunlight while using Floxol B Eye Drop.
Avoid the use of Floxol B Eye Drop for a long period of time. Long-term use of Floxol B Eye Drop may result in a bacterial infection that does not respond to Floxol B Eye Drop.
No, avoid driving and operating machinery just after using Floxol B Eye Drop. Your eyesight might be blurred for a short period of time.
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
No, do not stop taking Floxol B Eye Drop and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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Therapeutic Class

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References

  1. ScienceDirect. Betamethasone. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Drugs.com. Ofloxacin. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. PubChem. Betamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. ScienceDirect. Ofloxacin. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Optica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 2,3,4,and 5 Sec-6B I.I.E Sidcul, Haridwar - 249 403

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Country of origin: India
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