Ofel Plus Eye Drop

Ofel Plus Eye Drop belongs to the class of ocular medications called ‘Ophthalmic agents’ used to treat bacterial eye infections or eye discomfort, especially in patients who have undergone eye surgeries. It used to treat eye infections such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva) and inflammatory conditions of the other parts of the eye (cornea, iris, and connective tissue).

Ofel Plus Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Ofloxacin and Ketorolac. Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that interferes with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It works by reducing the production of chemical substances that cause pain and inflammation in the eye.

Ofel Plus Eye Drop is available for ophthalmic (for eye) use only. You should use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Ofel Plus Eye Drop are eye pain, redness, burning or stinging sensation and watery eyes. Eye drops may also cause temporary blurred vision. If any of these side-effects persist, consult your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Ofel Plus Eye Drop if you are allergic to any contents of it or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin and moxifloxacin, etc., or any NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac or indomethacin, etc. Ofel Plus Eye Drop should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, arthritis, bleeding or blood clotting disorder, glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye) and dry eye syndrome (condition of having dry eyes). It should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is not recommended for use in children below two years. Ofel Plus Eye Drop should be used with caution in elderly people. Ofel Plus Eye Drop may not interact with alcohol. Ofel Plus Eye Drop may cause temporary vision problems, so do not drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear.

Ofel Plus Eye Drop contains Ofloxacin (antibiotic) and Ketorolac (NSAID). Ofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic and effective against many common infections causing bacterial pathogens. It is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Ketorolac can effectively treat ocular allergy and control inflammation in postoperative patients. Together, Ofel Plus Eye Drop can effectively treat bacterial eye infections.

• Eye pain
• Redness
• Burning or stinging sensation
• Watery eyes

Ofel Plus Eye Drop is only for ophthalmic use, and it should be used only in the affected eye. Please do not use it in the ear. Before using Ofel Plus Eye Drop, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, arthritis (joint pain), bleeding or blood clotting disorder, glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye) and dry eye syndrome (condition of having dry eyes). Do not wear contact lenses while using Ofel Plus Eye Drop. Please do not use it more or less often than intended by the doctor. It is recommended to complete the course of therapy even if you feel better. This is because your symptoms usually begin to improve even before the infection is completely cured.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Ofel Plus Eye Drop may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), medicine that suppresses the immune system (cyclosporine), and medicine used to treat respiratory problems (theophylline).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Ofel Plus Eye Drop should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, arthritis (joint pain), bleeding or blood clotting disorder, glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye), and dry eye syndrome (condition of having dry eyes).

• WARFARIN
• CYCLOSPORINE
• THEOPHYLLINE

• 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.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This effect can also affect your body’s ability in fighting off infections.
• Reduce screen time (by avoiding watching TV, or phone) and use sunglasses while going out into the sunlight.

• If you are using other eye drops along with Ofel Plus Eye Drop, maintain an interval of at least 15 minutes before administering other medicines in the same eye to avoid dilution.
• Remove the contact lenses before using Ofel Plus Eye Drop and wait at least 15 minutes after using Ofel Plus Eye Drop to wear your contact lenses.

Bacterial eye infections: These are the common eye problems seen in a primary care setting. The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye or keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. It is a highly contagious infection that spread by secretions of the eye. Symptoms include redness, itchy and discharge or crusting around the eye. A stye, a bump on the eyelid, is also a common eye condition. Keratitis, inflammation of the cornea occurs due to frequent contact lenses, injury, diabetes or surgery.  The risk for eye infection is high in post-operative patients or patients who have undergone Lasik, cataract or other eye surgeries.