Indications & Uses
Loce is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
0.5% eye drop: Adults and children 1 year of age and older: Days 1 and 2: Instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times per day. Days 3 through 7: Instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 4 hours while awake, up to 4 times per day. 1.5% eye drop: Adults and children 6 years of age and older: Days 1 through 3: Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes to 2 hours while awake, and again approximately 4 and 6 hours after retiring. Day 4 through treatment completion: Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 1 to 4 hours while awake. 1.5% ear drop: The usual dosage is 6 to 10 drops in the ear twice a day. After applying the ear drops, perform an ear bath for about 10 minutes. The number of doses may be increased or decreased as appropriate depending on the symptoms. Children under 1 year: Safety and effectiveness of Levofloxacin below 1 year of age have not been established.
Side Effects
Side effects are generally uncommon. Around 1-3% of patients may notice temporary blurred vision, fever, a sensation of something in the eye, headache, transient burning or discomfort in the eyes, sore throat, or sensitivity to light. Less than 1% of patients experience allergic reactions, eyelid swelling, dryness of the eyes, or itching in the eyes.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Prolonged use may lead to overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. If a superinfection develops, treatment should be stopped and an appropriate alternative therapy started.
Contraindications
Levofloxacin should not be used in patients known to be hypersensitive to levofloxacin, to other quinolone antibiotics, or to any other ingredient in this medication.