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Compare Besivance vs. Ofloxacin

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  • Besivance (besifloxacin)
    Ofloxacin (Ocuflox)
  • Besivance (besifloxacin)
    Ofloxacin (Ocuflox)

  • Summary of Besivance vs. Ofloxacin

    Summary for Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
    Prescription only

    Besivance is a prescription eye drop used to treat bacterial pink eye in adults and children 1 year of age and older. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone antibiotic class. The dosage is typically 1 drop three times per day for 7 days to treat the eye infection. Currently it's available only as a brand-name medication as a generic is not yet available. Side effects aren't common, but include eye redness.

    Summary for Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
    Prescription only

    Ofloxacin (Ocuflox) is an eye drop medication that's approved for use in people ages 1 year and older. It's a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that treats conjunctivitis (pink eye) and corneal ulcers caused by bacterial infections. Ofloxacin (Ocuflox) is typically used multiple times per day, depending on the reason you need the eye drops and what day of treatment you're on. Side effects aren't common but can include a temporary burning sensation or discomfort in the eye.

  • Indications of Besivance vs. Ofloxacin

    Indications for
    •Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) in people ages 1 year and older
    Indications for
    •Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye)
    •Corneal ulcer (keratitis) that's caused by a bacterial infection

  • Pros and Cons of Besivance vs. Ofloxacin

    Pros and Const for Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
    Pros
    •Applied directly to the eye to target the infection
    •Side effects aren't common and are usually mild
    •Can be used in children as young as 1 year old
    Cons
    •Can cause temporary eye redness or irritation
    •Can take days before you get symptom relief
    •No lower-cost generic is available
    Pros and Const for Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
    Pros
    •Directly treats where the bacterial infection is (in the eye)
    •Lower risk of corneal deposits than ciprofloxacin eye drops (Ciloxan)
    •Available as a lower-cost generic
    Cons
    •Must follow specific instructions and use multiple times a day
    •Can take days before you get symptom relief
    •Need to wake up in the middle of the night to use the eye drops for the first 2 days of treatment for corneal ulcers

  • Common Side Effects of Besivance vs. Ofloxacin

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye redness (2%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Temporary burning sensation in the eye
    •Temporary eye discomfort

  • Warnings of Besivance vs. Ofloxacin

    Common Side Effects for
    •Only for use on the surface of the eye
    •New or worsening eye infections
    Common Side Effects for
    •For use in the eye only
    •Risk of developing new infection
    •Damage to contact lenses (when used in the eye)
    •Severe allergic reactions

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