GBO 0.3% Eye/ear drops 5ml

Introduction About GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS

GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS is used in the management of eye and ear bacterial
infections such as conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis, otitis media, etc. It
contains a medicine called ofloxacin which is an antibacterial agent. It stops
bacteria from multiplying by disru
which is crucial for their growth.

Use GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS exactly as instructed by your physician. Misuse or
overuse of this medicine may lead to unwanted side effects. If there is no
improvement in your condition even after using this medicine for 7 days, consult
your doctor for advice. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove the lens before
applying GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS and wait for at least 15 minutes before
reinsertion.

Before using GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS inform your doctor if you have ulcers in the
eyes. Consult your doctor before using GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS if you are
pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common side effects of using GBO 0.3%
EYE/EAR DROPS is eye discomfort or irritation. Consult your doctor if it
troubles you.

Uses Of GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS

• Management of bacterial eye and ear infections

How GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS Works

GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS contains Ofloxacin which works by stopping bacteria from
multiplying. It does this by interfering with the bacteria's ability to make and
repair their DNA, which is essential for their growth and survival. By blocking
the enzymes needed for this process, ofloxacin prevents the bacteria from
reproducing, ultimately destroying them and clearing up the infection.

How to use GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS

Use GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS as advised by your physician. It is for topical use
only.

For Eyes: Tilt your head slightly backwards and gently pull your lower
eyelid. Instil few drops of this medicine into the eyes and close your eyes for
2 minutes. Repeat the same for the other eye if required. If you wear soft
contact lenses, remove the lens before applying GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS and wait
for at least 15 minutes before reinsertion.

For Ears: Gently instil few drops of this medicine into the ears. Repeat the
same for the other ear if required.

Wash your hands before and after application. Do not touch the tip of the
container with your eyes, eyelids, areas around your eyes, outer surface of the
ears or fingers, to avoid contamination.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you
depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. If there is no
improvement in your condition even after using this medicine for 7 days, consult
your doctor for advice.

Side Effects Of GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS

Common

• eye irritation or discomfort

Stop using GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
• severe eye pain, redness, irritation and vision changes
• severe skin reactions causing skin rashes, with red-target spots or circular patches on the skin, blistering and peeling of skin with fever

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Eye irritation Or Itching

Wash your eyes with plain cold water. Place an ice pack on your eye to ease the
irritation. Avoid straining your eyes by looking at mobile phones, laptops or
television. Wear protective eyeglasses while going outdoors. Close your eyes and
relax. Do not strain your eyes by looking at mobile phones, laptops, or
television. Avoid driving or operating any heavy tools or machines while your
vision is blur. Consult your doctor if you experience blurred vision for a
prolonged period.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Use with CautionGBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS should be used with caution in pregnant women. Therefore,
consult your doctor before using it.

!### Breastfeeding

Use with CautionGBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS should be used with caution in breastfeeding women.
Therefore, consult your doctor before using it.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any heavy tools or machinery if you experience blurred
after using GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not use GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS if you are allergic to Ofloxacin or with other
similar antibiotics.

!### Lungs

Use with CautionGBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS should be used with caution in patients with lung
infections (such as pulmonary tuberculosis). Therefore, consult your doctor
before using it.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionGBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS should be used with caution in patients with heart
problems such as prolonged QT interval, slow heartbeat, heart failure or history
of heart attack. Therefore, consult your doctor before using it.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctorThere is no proper information regarding the use of Ofloxacin eye/ear drops in
children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Therefore, your doctor will
prescribe GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS only if necessary.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionGBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Therefore, consult your doctor before using it.

Others

Before using GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS inform your doctor if you:

• have any ulceration on the surface of eyes
• wear soft contact lenses

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

• Anti-arrhythmic agents (such as quindine, hydroquindine, disopyramide, amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide, ibutilide)
• Antidepressants (such as amitriptyline, imipramine)
• macrolide antibiotics (used to treat bacterial infections) such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin
• Antipsychotics (such as chlorpromazine, haloperidol, thioridazine etc.)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally used excessive amount of this medicine, rinse
your eyes or ears with warm water. If still irritation persists, consult your
doctor for advice. If you or anyone else accidentally swallowed this medicine,
consult your doctor immediately.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Ofloxacin
Pharmacological Category	:	Fluroquinolones
Therapeutic Indication	:	Eye and Ear Bacterial infection
Dosage Forms	:	Eye drops, Ear drops, Tablet, syrup, Suspension

More Information

Storage

• Keep GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS out of reach of children
• Store GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS at room temperature
• Do not use this medicine after 4 weeks of its opening, even if it contains some left-over medicine

FAQs About GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS

Q: What is GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS used for?

A: GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS is used in the management of bacterial eye and ear
infections such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, otitis media, etc.

Q: Can I use other eye medicines while using GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS?

A: Avoid concomittant use of any eye medicines while using GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR
DROPS without consulting your doctor.

Q: How to use GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS?

A: Use GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS as advised by your physician. It is for external
use only. Instil few drops of this medicine into the affected eyes or ears.
Repeat the same for the other eye/ear if required.

Q: How long does it take for [GBNKRYWORD] to work?

A: It may take around 10-15 minutes for GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS to start showing
its effects. However, this period may vary from person-to-person depending upon
the dose that is administered.

Q: What are the side effects of GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS?

A: The most common side effects of using GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS is eye
discomfort or irritation. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect
worsens.

Q: Can I use GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS while wearing contact lenses?

A: If you wear soft contact lenses, remove the lens before applying GBO 0.3%
EYE/EAR DROPS and wait for at least 15 minutes before reinsertion.

Q: Can I use GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS without consulting my doctor?

A: No. GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS is a prescri
only if prescribed by the physician. It is because, GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS is an
antibacterial agent which should be used under medical supervision. Therefore,
consult your doctor for advice.

Q: Can I drive or ride a bike after using GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS?

A: Do not drive if you experience blurred vision after using GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR
DROPS.

Q: What if I miss a dose of GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS?

A: If you missed a dose of GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS, apply it as soon as you
remember. However, if it is time for next dose, skip the missed dose and use the
regular dose. Do not use a double dose of GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS to compensate
the missed dose.

Q: How GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS works?

A: GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS contains Ofloxacin which works by stopping bacteria
from multiplying. It does this by interfering with the bacteria's ability to
make and repair their DNA, which is essential for their growth and survival. By
blocking the enzymes needed for this process, ofloxacin prevents the bacteria
from reproducing, ultimately destroying them and clearing up the infection.

Q: Can I stop using GBO 0.3% EYE/EAR DROPS once my symptoms subside?

A: No. Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor as it may
make your symptoms to re-appear. Therefore, use this medicine consistently for
the duration instructed by your doctor to achieve better results.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Completed blood count (CBC)