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Besivance Drops

Pronunciation: BE-si-FLOX-a-sin
Generic Name: Besifloxacin
Brand Name: Besivance

Besivance Drops are used for:

Treating eye infections caused by certain bacteria.

Besivance Drops are a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.

Do NOT use Besivance Drops if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Besivance Drops or any other fluoroquinolone antibiotic (eg, levofloxacin)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Besivance Drops:

Some medical conditions may interact with Besivance Drops. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you wear contact lenses

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Besivance Drops. Because little, if any, of Besivance Drops are absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Besivance Drops may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Besivance Drops:

Use Besivance Drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• To use Besivance Drops in the eye, first, wash your hands. Turn the closed bottle of medicine upside down and shake once before each use. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean, dry tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.


• To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed.


• Do not wear contact lenses while you are using Besivance Drops. Take care of your contact lenses as directed by the manufacturer. Check with your doctor before you use them.


• To clear up your infection completely, use Besivance Drops for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.


• If you miss a dose of Besivance Drops, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Besivance Drops.

Important safety information:

• Besivance Drops may cause blurred vision. Use Besivance Drops with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Do not use leftover medicine for treating other infections or conditions without checking with your doctor.


• Be sure to use Besivance Drops for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.


• Long-term or repeated use of Besivance Drops may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.


• Besivance Drops should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 1 year old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Besivance Drops while you are pregnant. It is not known if Besivance Drops are found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Besivance Drops, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Besivance Drops:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Mild eye redness, irritation, itching, or pain.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); new or worsening eye redness, irritation, itching, pain, or blurred vision.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Besivance side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Besivance Drops:

Store Besivance Drops at 59 to 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Besivance Drops out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Besivance Drops, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Besivance Drops are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Besivance Drops. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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