Moxifloxacin (Eqv-Moxeza)

Moxifloxacin (Eqv-Moxeza) (for use in the eyes) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that treats bacterial infections of the eye.

You should not use Moxifloxacin (Eqv-Moxeza) if you have a fungal or viral infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).

Moxifloxacin (Eqv-Moxeza) may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use only as directed. Inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

You should not use Moxifloxacin (Eqv-Moxeza) if you are allergic to moxifloxacin or similar medicines such as:

• ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin, or others.

Tell your doctor if you wear contact lenses.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives, trouble breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Moxifloxacin (Eqv-Moxeza) and call your doctor right away if you experience:

• severe burning, stinging, or irritation after using this medicine; or
• signs of eye infection—swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting, or drainage.

Common side effects of Moxifloxacin (Eqv-Moxeza) may include:

• dry or watery eyes;
• eye pain, redness, or discomfort; or
• blurred vision.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Keep using this medicine even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses could make your infection resistant to medication. Moxifloxacin (Eqv-Moxeza) will not treat a viral infection.

Wash your hands before using eye medication.

To apply the eye drops: Pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.

Use only the prescribed number of drops.

Do not touch the dropper tip or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye and lead to serious vision problems.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed.

Store at room temperature, in an upright position and tightly closed. Do not freeze.

Apply the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not apply two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone accidentally swallows the medicine.

Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor instructs you to.

Avoid wearing contact lenses until your eye infection has cleared up. Ask your doctor how long you should wait before putting your lenses back in.

Medicine used in the eyes is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. However, many drugs can interact. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.