Moxifloxacin ophthalmic

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

You should not use moxifloxacin ophthalmic if you have a fungal or viral infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).

Moxifloxacin ophthalmic may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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 improve quickly. Skipping doses could make your infection resistant to medication. Moxifloxacin ophthalmic will not treat a viral infection.

Wash your hands before using the 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.

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 ophthalmic 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 have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, trouble breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Moxifloxacin ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Stop using moxifloxacin ophthalmic and call your doctor right away if you have:

• 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 ophthalmic 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 occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis:

Moxeza(R): Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice a day.Vigamox(R): Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day.Duration of therapy: 7 daysUse: For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis due to susceptible strains of:-Moxeza(R): Aerococcus viridans, Corynebacterium macginleyi, Enterococcus faecalis, Micrococcus luteus, Staphylococcus arlettae, S aureus, S capitis, S epidermidis, S haemolyticus, S hominis, S saprophyticus, S warneri, Streptococcus mitis, S pneumoniae, S parasanguinis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Propionibacterium acnes, Chlamydia trachomatis-Vigamox(R): Corynebacterium species, M luteus, S aureus, S epidermidis, S haemolyticus, S hominis, S warneri, S pneumoniae, Streptococcus (viridans group), Acinetobacter lwoffii, H influenzae, H parainfluenzae, C trachomatis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis:

Moxeza(R):-Aged 4 months or older: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice a day.Vigamox(R): Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day.Duration of therapy: 7 daysUse: For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis due to susceptible strains of:-Moxeza(R): A viridans, C macginleyi, E faecalis, M luteus, S arlettae, S aureus, S capitis, S epidermidis, S haemolyticus, S hominis, S saprophyticus, S warneri, S mitis, S pneumoniae, S parasanguinis, E coli, H influenzae, K pneumoniae, P acnes, C trachomatis-Vigamox(R): Corynebacterium species, M luteus, S aureus, S epidermidis, S haemolyticus, S hominis, S warneri, S pneumoniae, Streptococcus (viridans group), A lwoffii, H influenzae, H parainfluenzae, C trachomatis

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

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

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

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

Medicine that is applied to the eyes is not likely to be influenced by other medications you take. However, many drugs can interact with each other. Inform your doctor about all the medications you are currently using, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.