Indications & Uses
Moxquin is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Eye Drops: One drop in the affected eye 3 times per day for 7 days.Eye Ointment: It should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected eye three times a day for the first two days and for the next five days apply two times a day or as advised by the registered physician.Intraocular injection: Intraocular Moxifloxacin can be administered as 0.2-0.4 ml dose prior to ocular surgery via intraocular route. The final dose must be determined by the doctor.
Side Effects
The most frequently reported ocular adverse events were conjunctivitis, decreased visual acuity, dry eye, keratitis, ocular discomfort, ocular hyperemia, ocular pain, ocular pruritus, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and tearing. These events occurred in approximately 1-6% of patients. Nonocular adverse events reported at a rate of 1-4% were fever, increased cough, infection, otitis media, pharyngitis, rash, and rhinitis.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
As with other anti-infectives, prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. If superinfection occurs, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy. Whenever clinical judgment dictates, the patient should be examined with the aid of magnification, such as slit lamp biomicroscopy, and, where appropriate, fluorescein staining. Patients should be advised not to wear contact lenses if they have signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis.
Contraindications
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Moxifloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication.