What is norfloxacin ophthalmic?
Norfloxacin ophthalmic is an antibiotic.
Norfloxacin ophthalmic is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
Norfloxacin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about norfloxacin ophthalmic?
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.
Apply light pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) after each drop to prevent the fluid from draining down your tear ducts.
If you wear contact lenses, ask your doctor if you should wear them during treatment. Norfloxacin ophthalmic can cause the development of crystals on contact lenses. After applying this medication, wait at least 15 minutes before inserting contact lenses, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Who should not use norfloxacin ophthalmic?
Do not use norfloxacin ophthalmic if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria only.
It is not known whether norfloxacin ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Do not use norfloxacin ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is also not known whether norfloxacin ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Do not use norfloxacin ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.