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Hi, i was having eye pain and was prescribed ofloxacin to take with one drop in each eye every four hours for 9 days. for my first dose, because im very smart, i took 2 instead of 1 in each eye. should i be okay to continue my dose as it says?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Prescriptions: Prescription medication: please take as directed. If you are not sure of the dose, please check with your prescribing doctor or provider. If you experience side effects, please let your prescribing doctor or provider know promptly.

Answered 12/1/2020

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A member asked:

Hi, i was having eye pain and was prescribed ofloxacin to take with one drop in each eye every four hours for 9 days. for my first dose, because im very smart, i took 2 instead of 1 in each eye. should i be okay to continue my dose as it says?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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