Moxitak (Eye Drops)

“Antibacterial of your Choice”

COMPOSITION:
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride 0.5% w/v

Pharmacology

Moxitak constitutes 4th generation Fluoro-Quinolones, Moxifloxacin as an anti-bacterial agent. Floro-Quinolones exert their antibacterial effect by preventing bacterial DNA from unwinding and duplicating.
Moxifloxacin hydrochloride is a synthetic 8-methoxyfluoroquinolone with a broad spectrum anti-bacterial effect on gram positive, gram negative and other anaerobic micro-organism.
It is “PRESERVATIVE FREE” providing freedom from hypersensitivity or allergic reactions associated with the preservatives.
Well tolerated with minimal ocular side effects and provides increased penetration into ocular tissues and fluids with improved activity against Streptococci and Staphylococci species.
It has a moderate to excellent activity against clinically relevant, gram-negative ocular pathogens.

Indication and Usage

Bacterial Conjunctivitis (pink eye), Bacterial Corneal Ulcer Infection, caused by the following susceptible strains:

Corynebacterium species
Micrococcus luteus
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Staphylococcus haemolyticus
Staphylococcus hominis
Staphylococcus warneri
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Streptococcus viridans group
Acinetobacter Iwoffii
Haemophilus influenzae
Haemophilus parainfluenzae
Chlamydia trachomatis

Dosage and Administration

One drop in the affected eye(s), within intervals directed by your doctor.

Warning and Precaution

PRECAUTIONS

Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use
Avoidance of Contact Lens Wear
if irritations persist, discontinue the use and consult the eye doctor

SIDE EFFECTS Nausea, Diarrhea, Dizziness, blurred vision that does not go away, burning, stinging, or itching of the eyes or eyelids; Ocular hyperemia, Ocular pain, Ocular pruritus