Moxifloxacin Eye Drops

Moxifloxacin Eye Drops are used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye; an infection of the membrane covering the outer aspect of the eyeballs and the inner surface of the eyelids). Moxifloxacin 05 is a type of medicine called fluoroquinolone. It works by killing bacteria causing the infection.

How To Use Moxifloxacin Eye Drops?

• To use it, first, wash your hands well with soap and water. 
• Check the dropper tip to make sure it’s not broken. 
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye or anything else to keep it clean. 
• Tilt your head back while pulling the lower lid downward with your index finger, to create a pocket.
• Use one hand to hold the dropper close to your eye, but don’t let it touch your eye. Use your other hand to support your face. 
• Look up and gently squeeze the dropper to let one drop fall into the space created by your lower eyelid. Withdraw your index finger from the lower eyelid.
• Close your eyes for 2-3 minutes and tilt your head down like you are viewing the ground. Avoid squeezing your eyelids or blinking.
• Gently press a finger against the tear duct.
• If there’s extra liquid, wipe it away with a tissue. 
• If you need to put in more than one drop in the same eye, wait at least 5 minutes before putting in the next drop. 
• If your doctor told you to use moxifloxacin for both eyes, do the same steps for your other eye.
• Replace and snugly tighten the dropper tip onto the bottle. Don’t wipe or rinse the dropper tip. 
• Clean your hands for all remaining drugs.

Benefits of Moxifloxacin Eye Drop

For Bacterial eye infections

Moxifloxacin 0.5 % Eye Drop is an antibacterial drug. It works by preventing the progression of the causative bacteria for the infection. It helps alleviate conditions such as pains, reddishness, itching or soreness as a consequence of eye infections. The recommended medication by the attending physician in the form of doses as well as a duration course completes its use as a recommendation for all drug use; completion ensures an entire eradication and the occurrence being minimal after some time.

Side Effects Of Moxifloxacin Eye Drop

Mild to moderate side effects may occur when using the Moxifloxacin Eye Drops eye drops. These side effects decrease once the treatment period is over. However, seek your doctor's advice immediately if you have any issues with the side effects. After application, it may cause eye pain, dry eyes, and a burning sensation in the eyes. However, these side effects are temporary and disappear on their own.

Precautions Of Moxifloxacin Eye Drops

• You should let your doctor and pharmacist know if you are allergic to moxifloxacin (Avelox, Vigamox), other quinolone antibiotics that include cinoxacin (Cinobac) which is not available in the US. This list also goes to include ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Ciloxan), enoxacin (Penetrex) which is not available in the US, gatifloxacin (Tequin, Zymar), levofloxacin (Levaquin, Quixin, Iquix), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), nalidixic acid (NegGram) which is not available in the US, norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin, Ocuflox), sparfloxacin (Zagam), and trovafloxacin and alatrofloxacin combination (Trovan) which is not available in the US or other medications.
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist about any medicines, vitamins, or herbal products you are taking. Your doctor may need to adjust the dosages of your medications or monitor you closely for side effects. Let your doctor know if you have had any health issues. 
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you get pregnant while using moxifloxacin eye drops, call your doctor. 
• Inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses. You should refrain from wearing contact lenses while exhibiting symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis.
• One should know that bacterial conjunctivitis is highly contagious.  Frequently wash your hands, especially after handling your eyes. Once your infection is gone, clean or throw away any eye makeup, contact lenses, or other things you touched with your eyes during the infection.