UNIFLOX 10 ml.

WHAT UNIFLOX AND WHAT IT IS USED
UNIFLOX is anti-infectious medicinal product for use in the eye and ear. Ofloxacin, the active ingredient in this product belongs to the group fluorhinolonovite chemotherapeutic agents with a broad spectrum of action. Medicinal product works against many bacterial infections by acting on the vital processes of bacterial cell and prevent its replication.

Used for:
Eyes
Treatment of bacterial infections of the anterior chamber, caused by susceptible microorganisms to ofloxacin; inflammation of the conjunctiva, cornea, eyelids (in the lashes) and lacrimal roads, barley, trachoma and corneal ulcers. To prevent infections UNIFLOX be used in preparation of eye surgery after intraocular operations, removal of foreign bodies from the eye and other ocular lesions. In bacterial purulent inflammation, the product may be used as an additive to the overall treatment.

Ears
UNIFLOX is used for treating bacterial ear infections caused by susceptible pathogens ofloxacin, such as inflammation of the outer ear canal, chronic suppurative otitis media (with perforation of the eardrum) in adults and children over 12 years. Shown is also for prophylaxis in the operations of the ear.
For children 1 to 11 years UNIFLOX used to treat inflammation of the outer ear canal and acute otitis media with broken eardrum. UNIFLOKS can be used by adults but also by adolescents and children over 1 year.

2. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU USE UNIFLOX
Do not use UNIFLOX
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ofloxacin or any of the other ingredients of UNIFLOX;
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to other fluorinated quinolones;
in chronic non-bacterial conjunctivitis, inflammation of the front and rear or posterior segment ophthalmic auxiliary structures;
inflammation of the external auditory canal and middle ear, caused by bacteria resistant to ofloxacin.
The product must not be used in children under 1 year of age.

Warnings and Precautions
Not allowed to wear soft contact lenses during use.
If possible, during the treatment should not wear and hard contact lenses, or at least require their removal before the application of the drops and their placement at the earliest 20 minutes after that.

Other medicines and UNIFLOX
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Product performance may be affected by co-administration of other medicines taken at the same time.
Medicines containing magnesium, aluminum, iron and zinc reduce the absorption of ofloxacin.
If you use other eye or ear medication, consult implementing them with your doctor. Do not use other eye or ear drugs without prescription.

Pregnancy and lactation
Ask your doctor before taking any medicine.
Application of the product in pregnant and lactating women require serious reasons.

Driving and using machines
Immediately after application of the product in the conjunctival sac can be seen burning in the eyes and blurred vision. Therefore it is recommended that the product earlier than 15 minutes before administration of a motor vehicle, operating heavy machinery or height.

3. HOW TO USE UNIFLOX
Always use UNIFLOX exactly as your doctor has told you. If you're not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Eyes
Mature
The dose and duration of treatment is determined by the physician. Typically, during the first two days are applied every hour 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac; 2-3 days place 1-2 drops 6-8 times a day at regular intervals. The duration of treatment should be at least 7 days (three days after the disappearance of the purulent discharge), and should not last more than 14 days.

Children over 1 year
The use and dose of the product should be determined by a physician, the duration of treatment should be done under its ambulatory monitoring. Usually applied 5 times a day, one drop for 7 days.

Ears
Before administration the solution must first be warm while holding the bottle for a minute or two in hand: The application of the solution in the external ear canal should be done lying down with the affected ear up. In this situation the patient should remain at least five minutes after application.

Adults and children over 12 years
The dose and duration of treatment is determined by the physician. In cases of inflammation of the outer ear administered 10 drops twice a day for 10 days. In chronic suppurative otitis media (with perforation of the tympanic membrane), the recommended dose is 10 drops twice a day for 14 days.

Children aged 1 to 11 years
The use and dose of the product should be determined by a physician, the duration of treatment should be done under its ambulatory monitoring. In cases of inflammation of the outer ear and acute inflammation of the middle ear with the maneuvering of the eardrum, the recommended dose is 5 drops twice daily for 10 days.

If you use more than the amount UNIFLOKS
Subject to the correct method of application is not observed overdose. In case of accidental oral ingestion in adults could be expected inadequate reactions. In such cases of ingestion by children, call your doctor.

If you forget to use UNIFLOX
Do not use a double dose UNIFLOX to make up the missed dose.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, UNIFLOX can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The medicinal product is well tolerated. Immediately after instillation into the conjunctival sac may temporarily feel a burning sensation and redness.
After application in the ear can be observed itching and bitter taste. Very rarely can be observed occurrence of eczema, paraesthesia, dizziness, noise and ear pain and a feeling of dry mouth.

If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE UNIFLOX
Do not store above 25 ° C.
Protect from light.
Do not refrigerate.
Keep out of reach of children.

Attention!
Do not use UNIFLOX after the expiry date stated on the packaging. Once opened, it should be used within 28 days.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION
What UNIFLOX
The active substance is H ofloxacin mg (as hydrochloride ofloksatsinov 3,3 mg) in 1 ml of solution.
The other ingredients are sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, benzalkonium chloride, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, water for injections.

UNIFLOX looks like and contents of the pack
1 bottle of 5 ml (polyethylene with built-dropper and a white polypropylene screw cap) placed in a carton.
1 bottle of 10 ml (polyethylene with built-dropper and a white polypropylene screw cap) placed in a carton.