Introduction
Floxal® eye drops are used for infections of the eye with bacterial pathogens. They contain the active ingredient Ofloxacin, which belongs to the group of antibiotics. The drug exerts its effect directly on the eye and can thus lead to rapid improvement in diseases such as conjunctivitis.
Indication for Floxal eye drops
Floxal® eye drops are used for bacterial infections of the anterior segment of the eye. This includes the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye. The antibiotic eye drops can also help in cases of inflammation of the eyelid margin or the lacrimal sac, for example in the context of a barley grain.
Floxal® eye drops are not helpful in cases of viral inflammation, allergic reactions (e.g. in hay fever) or infections of the posterior segment of the eye (e.g. the retina). If one suffers from conjunctivitis, also known as conjunctivitis, this can have different causes.
A distinction is made between infectious conjunctivitis, i.e. symptoms caused by pathogens such as bacteria or viruses, and non-infectious conjunctivitis, which can be caused by an allergy, for example. Floxal® eye drops are intended for the treatment of infectious bacterial conjunctivitis, where a pathogenic bacterium irritates the eye. The active ingredient Ofloxacin attacks these pathogens directly and destroys them.
It should be noted that bacterial conjunctivitis can be highly contagious and patients should ensure adequate hand hygiene to prevent further infection. A barleycorn, also known as hordeolum, is an acute bacterial inflammation of the eyelid, more precisely one of the numerous glands of the eyelid. Most infections are caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus and show themselves through a painful, reddened knot on the eyelid.
Even a barleycorn can be treated with Floxal® eye drops, since the active ingredient ofloxacin also attacks the bacterium here and thus leads to healing. Barley grains usually heal without complications with local antibiotic therapy, but if the symptoms persist, an eye doctor should be consulted. The active ingredient in Floxal® Eye Drops Ofloxacin is also used for bacterial diseases of the ear, more precisely of the outer and middle ear.
Bacterial inflammation of the ear can cause various symptoms, including earache and hearing loss, but also general symptoms such as fever and fatigue. Strictly speaking, Floxal® eye drops are only suitable for infections of the eyes. However, if there is an acute inflammation of the external auditory canal, the drops can also be used in this case, provided they are straight at hand. The drops can be used locally on the ear. However, we do not recommend self-therapy, the walk to the family doctor or ENT doctor should be made in any case to determine the correct diagnosis and therapy!
