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Iquix (Levofloxacin Ophthalmic) - Indications and Dosage

 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

IQUIX® solution is indicated for the treatment of corneal ulcer caused by susceptible strains of the following bacteria:

GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA:

*Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections.
Corynebacterium species*
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Viridans group streptococci*

GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Serratia marcescens*

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Days 1 through 3:
Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes to 2 hours while awake and approximately 4 and 6 hours after retiring.

Day 4 through treatment completion:
Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 1 to 4 hours while awake.

HOW SUPPLIED

IQUIX® (levofloxacin ophthalmic solution) 1.5% is supplied in a white, low density polyethylene bottle with a controlled dropper tip and a tan, high density polyethylene cap in the following size:
5 mL fill in 5 cc container- NDC 68669-145-05

Page last updated: 2007-08-31

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