MOXIfill Eye Drops

Composition:
Each ml contains:

• Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride IP (equivalent to Moxifloxacin 0.5% w/v)
• Excipients – q.s.

Dosage Form: Sterile Eye Drops

Moxifloxacin Eye Drops are prescribed for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye; infection of the membrane covering the outside of the eyeballs and the inside of the eyelids). 

How Moxifloxacin Eye Drops Work?

Moxifloxacin Eye Drops has Moxifloxacin, which is a bactericidal drug that kills bacteria that cause a broad spectrum of infections. It stops a bacteria's function to replicate their genetic material (DNA), which prevents them from multiplying and eventually kills bacteria.

How To Use Moxifloxacin Eye Drops?

• Clean your hands well with soap and water.
• Inspect the dropper tip to ensure it is not cracked or chipped.
• Don't touch the dropper tip to your eye or any other surface; eye drops and droppers should be sterile.
• Tilt your head back slightly and pull the lower lid of your eye down with your index finger to create a pocket.
• With the other hand, hold the dropper (tip down) close to the eye but do not touch it.
• Rest the other fingers of that hand against your face.
• Looking up, slowly squeeze the dropper so that one drop will fall into the hollow created by the lower eyelid. Release your index finger from the lower eyelid.
• Keep your eye closed for 2 to 3 minutes and lean your head forward as if looking at the floor. Blink or squint your eyelids as little as possible.
• Put a finger on the tear duct and gently press against it.
• Blot any excess liquid from your face with a tissue.
• If you are to put more than one drop in the same eye, wait at least 5 minutes before putting in the next drop. If your doctor instructed you to put Moxifloxacin Eye Drops in both eyes, repeat steps 6 through 10 above for your other eye.
• Never wipe or rinse the dropper tip.
• Wash your hands to get rid of any medication.

Benefits of Moxifloxacin Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Moxifloxacin Eye Drops is an antibiotic eye drop. It stops the growth of the bacteria responsible for the infection. It helps to relieve signs like pain, redness, soreness or itching produced because of eye infections. 

Side Effects of Moxifloxacin Eye Drop

Most side effects are not a cause for concern and go away as your body gets used to the medicine. Talk to your doctor if they do not go away or if you are concerned about them

• Burning sensation in the eye
• Eye discomfort
• Dry eye

What Precautions Should I Follow?

• Inform your physician and pharmacist if you are allergic to moxifloxacin (Avelox, Vigamox), other quinolone antibiotics including cinoxacin (Cinobac) (not marketed in the US), ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Ciloxan), enoxacin (Penetrex) (not marketed in the US), gatifloxacin (Tequin, Zymar), levofloxacin (Levaquin, Quixin, Iquix), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), nalidixic acid (NegGram) (not marketed in the US), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin, Ocuflox), sparfloxacin (Zagam), and trovafloxacin and alatrofloxacin combination (Trovan) (not marketed in the US) or any other drugs.
• inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Your doctor may need to adjust the doses of your medications or watch you closely for side effects.
• inform your doctor if you have or have ever had any medical condition.
• inform your doctor if you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution, inform your doctor.
• inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses. You should not wear contact lenses during the time you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis.
• you should be aware that bacterial conjunctivitis is easily spread. Wash your hands frequently, particularly after you have touched your eyes. When your infection clears, you should clean or replace any eye makeup, contact lenses, or other items that came into contact with your infected eye(s).

Storage

It must be stored in a dry and cool place & should be protected from sunlight

Diet & Lifestyle Advice

• Attempt to keep good hygiene to ensure your eyes are kept clean and free from irritants.
• Don't rub your eyes.
• Wash your hands well and avoid touching the dropper/tube to prevent contamination.
• Understand your allergy triggers, e.g., pollen, dust and others.