ocuflox

What is Ocuflox?

From the FDA label:OCUFLOX ® (ofloxacin ophthalmic solution) 0.3% is a sterile ophthalmic solution. It is a fluorinated carboxyquinolone anti-infective for topical ophthalmic use. Chemical Name: (±)-9-Fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7 H -pyrido[1,2,3- de ]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid. Contains: Active: ofloxacin 0.3% (3 mg/mL). Preservative: benzalkonium chloride (0.005%). Inactives : sodium chloride and purified water. May also contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH. OCUFLOX ® solution is unbuffered and formulated with a pH of 6.4 (range - 6.0 to 6.8). It has an osmolality of 300 mOsm/kg. Ofloxacin is a fluorinated 4-quinolone which differs from other fluorinated 4-quinolones in that there is a six member (pyridobenzoxazine) ring from positions 1 to 8 of the basic ring structure. (±)-9-Fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid.

How to use

Side effects

Warnings

Who should not take Ocuflox

Interactions

Foods & drinks to be careful with

Well-established interactions for this medicine’s drug class, summarized from public health authorities. General information, not medical advice — always confirm with your pharmacist or the label.

• Dairy, calcium, iron & antacids

  Watch out for: milk and other dairy, calcium- or iron-fortified foods and supplements, and antacids.

  Calcium, magnesium, and iron bind to these antibiotics in the gut and can stop them from being absorbed, making the medicine work less well.

  What to do: Separate the antibiotic from dairy, supplements, and antacids by a couple of hours — take it at the interval the label or your pharmacist specifies.

  Source: Tetracycline — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) · Ciprofloxacin (a fluoroquinolone) — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine)

Frequently asked questions

What does Ocuflox treat?

Ocuflox (Ofloxacin) may be used to treat bronchitis, chlamydia infections, bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, cystitis, epididymitis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is Ocuflox rated?

pharmaranks gives Ocuflox a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Ocuflox cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $1.16 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Ocuflox?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Ocuflox. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Ocuflox?

Ocuflox is marketed by Allergan. You can see Allergan's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Ocuflox a brand-name or generic drug?

Ocuflox is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ofloxacin. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Ofloxacin are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Ocuflox available over the counter?

No. Ocuflox is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Ocuflox come in?

Ocuflox is currently marketed as drops, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Ocuflox?

Ocuflox is classified as quinolone antimicrobial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Ocuflox FDA-registered?

Ocuflox is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019921. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Ocuflox been recalled by the FDA?

Ocuflox has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Ocuflox safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Ocuflox a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

What are the side effects of Ocuflox?

Ocuflox's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: Ophthalmic Use The most frequently reported drug-related adverse reaction was transient ocular burning or discomfort. Other reported reactions include stinging, redness, itching, chemical conjunctivitis/keratitis, ocular/periocular/facial edema, foreign body sensation, photophobia, blurred vision,… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.