Moxiflox Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

Moxiflox Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Moxiflox Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Moxiflox Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Moxiflox Tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Moxiflox Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Moxiflox

Eye discomfort
Dry eye
Burning sensation in eye

How to use Moxiflox Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Moxiflox Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Moxiflox Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Moxiflox Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Moxiflox Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Moxiflox Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Moxiflox Tablet may make you feel dizzy or light-headed, you may experience a sudden, transient loss of vision, or you may faint for a short period. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Moxiflox Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Moxiflox Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Moxiflox Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Moxiflox Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Moxiflox Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Moxiflox Tablet for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
It may cause short-term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Patient concerns

Hello Dr. i am working in a yarn manufacturing company and having infection or irritation on eyes due to Cotton Fly from last 10-11month. My Local suggest me to use Moxiflox eye drops thrice a day, after 4-5 day use my eyes get ok but after 20-25 days i feel same problem. so request you to pl advise can i use Moxiflox Daily or Lubrex is better as per my job Environment.

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

U can UsE lubrex eye drop For long time . moxiflox For 1 month

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

User feedback

Patients taking Moxiflox Tablet

Once A Day

93%

Twice A Day

Once A Week

What are you using Moxiflox Tablet for?

Tuberculosis *

50%

Bacterial inf*

33%

Others

17%

*Tuberculosis (TB), Bacterial infections

How much was the improvement?

Average

33%

Excellent

33%

Poor

33%

What were the side-effects while using Moxiflox Tablet?

Nausea

33%

Altered taste

17%

Vomiting

17%

Abdominal pai*

17%

Dryness in mo*

17%

*Abdominal pain, Dryness in mouth

How do you take Moxiflox Tablet?

With food

100%

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References

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Country of origin: India

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