Salt / ingredient
Ofloxacin 200mg
Treats bacterial infections
MRP data last verified: August 2026. Source: NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam, reproduced under the NPPA copyright policy.
Private-brand substitutes: kam se zyada
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About Ofloxacin
This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.
Common side effects
- headache
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- dizziness
- abdominal pain
- rash
- insomnia
- cough
- dry mouth
Safety advice
- Stop use and seek emergency help if you have signs of a severe allergic reaction.
Uses
- Ofloxacin Otic Solution 0.3% is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible isolates of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below: Otitis Externa in adults and pediatric patients, 6 months and older, due to Escherichia coli , Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
- Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media in patients 12 years and older with perforated tympanic membranes due to Proteus mirabilis , Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
- Acute Otitis Media in pediatric patients one year and older with tympanostomy tubes due to Haemophilus influenzae , Moraxella catarrhalis , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae .
How to take
- Otitis Externa: The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of otitis externa is: For pediatric patients (from 6 months to 13 years old): Five drops (0.25 mL, 0.75 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear once daily for seven days.
- For patients 13 years and older: Ten drops (0.5 mL, 1.5 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear once daily for seven days.
- The solution should be warmed by holding the bottle in the hand for one or two minutes to avoid dizziness which may result from the instillation of a cold solution.
- The patient should lie with the affected ear upward, and then the drops should be instilled.
- This position should be maintained for five minutes to facilitate penetration of the drops into the ear canal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ofloxacin 200mg
What is the price of Ofloxacin 200mg in India?
The price of Ofloxacin 200mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel. Official Government Jan Aushadhi generic rates start at ₹1.31 per unit.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.
Is a Government Jan Aushadhi generic available for Ofloxacin 200mg?
Ofloxacin 200mg is listed under PMBI Jan Aushadhi (PMBI Code 101) at ₹13.13 per pack.
How to find lower-cost substitutes for Ofloxacin 200mg?
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