administering eye ointments

Ofloxacin

Products Ofloxacin is commercially available as eye drops, eye ointment (Floxal, Floxal UD), tablets, and solution for injection (Tarivid). The active ingredient was approved in many countries in 1987, and the ophthalmic agents in 1992. The enantiomer levofloxacin is also on the market (Tavanic, generics). This article refers to ocular use. Structure and properties Ofloxacin … Ofloxacin

Vitamin A Eye Ointments

Products Vitamin A Blache eye ointment is on the market in many countries. It has been approved since 1956. Structure and properties Retinol palmitate (C36H60O2, Mr = 524.86 g/mol) is the form of retinol (vitamin A) esterified with palmitic acid. It exists as a pale yellow, fatty mass or, in the molten state, as a … Vitamin A Eye Ointments