Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What is Orchacin eye drops?
  A: Orchacin (lomefloxacin 0.3%) is the 2 nd generation fluoroquinolone, anti infective eye drops.
  
  
• Q: What is the active ingredient in Orchacin eye drops?
  A: Lomefloxacin 0.3%
  
  
• Q: What is the indication for Orchacin eye drops?
  A: Orchacin is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains.
  
  
• Q: What is the dosing of Orchacin eye drops?
  A: Orchacin offers a flexible dosage regimen.
  Starting dose (five drops in 20 minutes) and then twice daily or 4 times daily.
  
  
• Q: Can Orchacin eye drops be used to treat pregnant women?
  A: There are no adequate and well controlled studies concerning pregnant women.
  
  
• Q: Can Orchacin eye drops be used to treat children?
  A: Orchacin eye drops is safe for pediatric use in children aged 2yrs and above.
  
  
• Q: What adverse reactions have been reported with Orchacin eye drops?
  A: Slight and transient burning immediately after instillation of the eye drops have been reported in 4.7 % of users. Photosensitization is possible although it has not been reported after ophthalmic use
  
  
• Q: How is Orchacin eye drops supplied?
  A: Orchacin is available in 10ml bottles, each containing 5 ml solution.

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