Ovel TS 1.5% Eye Drops 5ml

✔️ Uses of Ovel TS 1.5% Eye Drops 5ml

• Bacterial corneal ulcer

✔️ How does Ovel TS 1.5% Eye Drops 5ml work?

Ovel TS is an antibiotic that treats bacterial eye infections by preventing bacteria from dividing and repairing. It inhibits the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA gyrase.

✔️ Side Effects of Ovel TS 1.5% Eye Drops 5ml

• Transient decrease in vision
• Transient ocular burning
• Ocular pain or discomfort
• Foreign body sensation
• Headache
• Fever
• Pharyngitis
• Photophobia
• Allergic reactions
• Lid edema
• Ocular dryness
• Ocular itching

✔️ Quick Suggestions:

• Complete the full course of treatment.
• Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (near the nose) for about 1 minute after instilling the medication.
• Avoid touching the tip to any surface, including the eye, to prevent contamination.
• Wait 5-10 minutes before applying another medication to the same eye.
• Use caution when driving or using machinery due to possible short-term blurring of vision.
• Do not wear contact lenses until the infection clears up.
• Use within 4 weeks of opening.

✔️ Indications:

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that can be used as an eye and ear drop based on your doctor's instruction. 

✔️ Pharmacology

Levofloxacin inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase, essential enzymes for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. It is effective against a broad range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.

✔️ Dosage & Administration:

Adults and Children (6 years and older):

• Days 1-3: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes to 2 hours while awake, and 4-6 hours after retiring.
• Day 4 through completion: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 1-4 hours while awake.

✔️ Interaction

• QT Interval Prolongation: Additive effects with class IA (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics, fluoxetine, or imipramine.
• Reduced Absorption: With sucralfate, didanosine, antacids containing Mg or Al, and dietary supplements containing Zn, Ca, Mg, or Fe.
• Altered Glucose Levels: With antidiabetic agents (e.g., insulin, glibenclamide).
• Increased Risk of Tendon Disorders: With corticosteroids.
• Increased CNS Stimulation and Seizures: With NSAIDs.
• Increased Prothrombin Time: With warfarin.

✔️ Contraindications:

Levofloxacin is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin, quinolones, or any other components of this product.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Avoid subconjunctival injection and direct introduction into the anterior chamber of the eye.
• Prevent contamination of the applicator tip.
• May cause temporary blurring of vision. Use caution when driving or operating machinery.
• Avoid wearing contact lenses during treatment.
• Use with caution if lactating, as the drug may be present in milk.

✔️ Storage Conditions:

Store at room temperature between 15-30°C, away from light and moisture.