Norflox Eye/Ear Drops 5ml

Norflox Eye/Ear Drops 5ml belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat bacterial eye and ear infections. An ear infection occurs when the bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea.
 
Norflox Eye/Ear Drops 5ml contains Norfloxacin, which works by inhibiting DNA-gyrase, an essential enzyme involved in DNA replication. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats bacterial eye/ear infections.
 
In some cases, Norflox Eye/Ear Drops 5ml may cause side effects, such as discomfort and local burning sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor before using Norflox Eye/Ear Drops 5ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Norflox Eye/Ear Drops 5ml should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor. Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Keep your doctor informed regarding your health condition and ongoing medications to prevent any side effects/interactions.

Norflox Eye/Ear Drops 5ml belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial eye and ear infections. Norflox Eye/Ear Drops 5ml contains Norfloxacin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that works by inhibiting DNA-gyrase, an essential enzyme involved in DNA replication. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats bacterial eye/ear infections.

• Discomfort
• Burning sensation

Do not use Norflox Eye/Ear Drops 5ml if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have viral or fungal eye/ear infections. Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, high blood pressure, ocular hypertension, diabetes, eye/ear infection or injury, or heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before using Norflox Eye/Ear Drops 5ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Norflox Eye/Ear Drops 5ml should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Eye infections: 

• Wash your hands regularly. Avoid touching the eyes with dirty hands. 
• Avoid rubbing the eyes.
• Avoid sharing eye makeup such as eyeliner, mascara or kohl.
• Always use clean towels or tissues to wipe your eyes and face.
• Regularly wash and change the pillowcases.
• If you wear contact lenses: Clean and replace contact lenses more often. Never share contact lenses. Always remember to wash your hands before inserting and after removing the contact lens. 

Ear infections: 

• Include fruits, vegetables, high-quality proteins and whole wheat grains in your diet to strengthen the immune system.
• Avoid consuming foods that you are allergic to as it can cause the body to produce excess mucus leading to inflammation.
• Avoid getting things like shampoo, soap, and water into the ear, as it can cause itching.
• Do not poke or scratch the ear, as it can cause damage to the ear canal, leading to inflammation.
• Avoid second-hand smoke.
• Stay healthy as immunity prevents infections.

Bacterial eye infections: Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea. Symptoms of an infection include red eye, pain, discharge, watery/dry eyes, swelling, itching, and sensitivity to light. The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, and keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the infection/inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. A stye is a bump on the eyelid or base of eyelashes. Keratitis is the inflammation of the cornea. It is a common problem in people who wear contact lenses.

Bacterial ear infections: An ear infection occurs when the bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. An ear infection occurs when the Eustachian tubes (small tubes that run from each ear to the back of the throat) become blocked or swollen. Infection of the middle ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum) is known as otitis media, whereas the inflammation of the external/outer ear canal that runs from the eardrum to the outside of the head is known as otitis externa. Ear infections can be painful due to inflammation and fluid build-up. Symptoms include pain or discomfort inside the ear, pus or fluid-like drainage from the ear, feeling of pressure inside the ear, and loss of hearing.