Composition:

Vista Sterile Eye & Ear Drops: Each ml contains Ofloxacin USP 3 mg.

Pharmacology:

Ofloxacin is a bacterial DNA gyrase inhibitor, the enzyme responsible for duplication, transcription and repair of bacterial DNA.

Indications:

Eye: It is indicated for the treatment of external ocular infections such as acute & sub-acute conjunctivitis, keratitis, kerato-conjunctivitis, blepharo-conjunctivitis, blepharitis, corneal ulcer. It is also indicated pre- and post-operatively.

Ear: It is indicated for the treatment of external ear infections (otitis externa) and certain middle ear infections (otitis media).

Dosage and administration:

Eye:

Instill 1 drop in the affected eye (s) every 2 to 4 hours for the first two days and then 4 times daily. The length of treatment should not exceed 10 days.

Ear:

Oititis Externa: Instill 5 drops in the affected ear (s) twice daily for 10 days.

Chronic Suppurative Media: Instill 10 drops in the affected ear (s) twice daily for 14 days.

Contraindications:

It is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to Ofloxacin or any other component of this preparation.

Side effects:

Eye: Transient ocular irritation, burning, stinging, redness, itching or photophobia have been reported.

Ear: Mild irritation or mild discomfort in the ear may occur. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling or trouble breathing.

Precautions:

Prolonged use of eye drops & ear drops may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms and secondary infection respectively.

Use in pregnancy:

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Use in lactation:

It is not known whether Ofloxacin is excreted in human milk. Cautions should be taken when Ofloxacin eye & ear drops is administered during lactation.

Storage:

Store at cool & dry place, protect from light. Do not use longer than one month after first opening the container. Keep out the reach of children.

Packing:

Vista Sterile Eye & Ear Drops: Each plastic dropper bottle contains 5 ml / 10 ml of sterile eye & ear drops.