BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML belongs to the class of ophthalmic medications called ‘fluoroquinolone antibiotics' primarily used to treat bacterial infections, including conjunctivitis/pink eye. Conjunctivitis is the infection of the outer white membrane of the eyeball. This infection is highly contagious and can pass from one person to another. Signs and symptoms include pink/red-toned eyes, gritty feeling in eyes, itchiness in areas of eyes, teary eyes and thick discharge around eyes. 

BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML contains Besifloxacin, which helps treat and prevent a wide range of bacterial infections. It kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that live in oxygen).

BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML is available for ophthalmic use only in eye drops. You are advised to take BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye irritation, eye redness, pain during administration, and blurred vision. Most of these side effects of BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are applying BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML. Consult your doctor before taking BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML should be used with caution in children. It is not recommended for use in newborns. BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML may cause temporary vision problems (blurred vision), so be cautious while driving and operating machinery.

BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections, including conjunctivitis (pinkeye). BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML contains Besifloxacin that kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that live in oxygen). BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML is used to prevent or treat only bacterial eye infections.

• Eye redness
• Eye irritation
• Eye pain 
• Temporary blurred vision

If you are allergic to BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML or any other quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics, please tell your doctor. Use BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Stopping BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML too soon may allow the bacteria to continue to grow, increase your risk of secondary infection that is resistant to medication. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML. BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML is not recommended for children below 1 year of age as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have been taking before starting BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML. BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML is available in the form of eye drops and should not be injected into the eyes. BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML may cause blurred vision for sometimes, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery after administrating it. Before taking BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML, inform your doctor if you have fungal infections, viral infections such as viral infection of conjunctiva or cornea of an eye or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids or surrounding areas as it may contaminate BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML and cause eye infections.

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interaction was found.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction was found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML should not be given to patients with other types of eye infections (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, and mycobacteria).

• Try to maintain good hygiene to keep your eyes clean and irritant-free.
• Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
• Know your allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust and other factors.
• Sleep for at least six to eight hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
• Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
• Wash your hands thoroughly, and do not touch the dropper before using drops to avoid contamination.
• Reduce screen time (by avoiding watching tv or phone) and use sunglasses while going into the sunlight.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages as they can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This effect can also affect your body’s ability to fight off infections.

• BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML should not be administered directly into the anterior chamber of the eye. 
• Do not take BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
• Using BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML for prolonged may result in a new fungal eye infection (secondary infection). Do not use BESIVANCE EYE DROPS 5ML for longer than prescribed.

Conjunctivitis: Also known as pink eye, it is a condition in which the outer membrane of the eyeball gets swollen and infected. There are usually three types of conjunctivitis, namely bacterial conjunctivitis, viral conjunctivitis and allergic conjunctivitis. Common signs and symptoms include red-toned eyes with a thick discharge with intense itchiness. It is highly contagious and can spread from one person to another.