Besivance Eye Drops
Generic name:besifloxacin ophthalmic [ BE-si-FLOX-a-sin ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-infectives
What is Besivance?
Besivance belongs to a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones (flor-o-KWIN-o-lones). Besifloxacin fights bacteria in the body.
Besivance is an antibiotic medication that is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
Besivance may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Besivance if you are allergic to besifloxacin.
Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Serious side effects of Besivance may include eye drainage or crusting, severe eye irritation, feeling like there is something in your eye, eye redness or swelling, fever, or any signs of new infection.
Keep using Besivance for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Do not use this medication while you are wearing contact lenses. This medication may contain a preservative that can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using Besivance before putting your contact lenses in.
You should not wear contact lenses while you still have active symptoms of the eye infection you are treating.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Besivance if you are allergic to besifloxacin.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether besifloxacin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Besivance without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I use Besivance?
Use Besivance eye drops exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses. A preservative in this medicine could permanently stain the lenses. Use the medicine at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.
Wash your hands before using eye medication.
To apply Besivance eye drops:
- Turn the bottle upside down and shake it once before each use.
Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the dropper tip down. Look up and away from the dropper as you squeeze out a drop, then close your eye.
Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye (near your nose) for about 1 minute to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct.
Do not allow the dropper tip to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which c...
