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Ofloxacin

Also sold as: Tarivid

Prescription neededQuinolones

Comes as:TabletEye dropsEar drops

Usual adult dose

Also sold as: Tarivid

Prescription neededQuinolones

Comes as:TabletEye dropsEar drops

Usual adult dose: 200 to 400 mg twice a day, usually for 3 to 10 days. Eye or ear drops: use as your doctor directs. Finish the full course.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

Children and teenagers who are still growing (tablets; unless a doctor decides it is needed)
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Previous tendon problems with this type of antibiotic
Epilepsy (use with caution)
Heart rhythm problems (long QT)

Medicines that can react with this one.

Moderate3 medicinesTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Aluminium hydroxide + Magnesium hydroxide
Antacids block absorption; leave at least 2 hours between them.
Prednisolone
Steroids raise the risk of tendon damage and rupture with fluoroquinolones.
Warfarin
Can raise the effect of warfarin; INR should be checked.

Category C

A risk to the baby cannot be ruled out. Use only if your doctor says the benefit is greater than the risk.

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.