Oxyfloxacin Eye Drops Can Children Get Nose Drops

Oxyfloxacin eye drops should not be given as nose drops. The instructions for ofloxacin eye drops describe caution for children, and the product is limited to eye drops only, it is not recommended to give children nose drops, in addition to the unsatisfactory antimicrobial effect, it may also have an irritating effect on the nasal mucosa. Although there is no evidence that topical ofloxacin eye drops have any effect on joints and bones, it should be used with caution in children because oral ofloxacin may cause arthropathy. Some children may be allergic to ofloxacin, so it is contraindicated in those who are allergic to quinolones and used with caution if there is hepatic or renal insufficiency. If there is discomfort in the nasal cavity, you need to take your child to the hospital to find out the cause, and use medication under the guidance of the doctor, it is not recommended to use ofloxacin eye drops for the nose.