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38.00

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Moxifloxacin (0.5% w/w)

Therapeutic Uses:
ophthal

Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Moximum Eye Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Moximum Eye Ointment is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Moximum Eye Ointment 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.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

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

Liver

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

Moxifloxacin   0.5% w/w

Uses of Moximum Eye Ointment
Moximum Eye Ointment is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

How to use Moximum Eye Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Moximum Eye Ointment works
Moximum Eye Ointment is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Moximum Eye Ointment
Your doctor has prescribed Moximum to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Moximum and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is moxifloxacin stronger than amoxicillin?
Moxifloxacin and amoxicillin are two different antibiotics effective against a wide range of infection causing bacteria and have different mechanisms of action. A comparison between moxifloxacin and amoxicillin cannot be drawn.

Q. Is Moximum strong?
Moximum is a broad spectrum antibiotic, effective in killing a wide range of bacteria and can be used against a variety of infections (infections of sinuses, airways, lungs, genital tract, abdominal infections, and infections of skin and eye). It is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is moxifloxacin an antibiotic/ steroid/ penicillin / a sulfa drug?
Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic and not a steroid / penicillin / sulfa drug. It belongs to a class of drugs called fluoroquinolone antibiotics and kills a wide range of infection causing bacteria. It does not have chemical structure or effects similar to steroids. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of moxifloxacin is different from sulfa drugs

Q. Is Moximum / Moxicip safe?
Yes. Moximum (also available as Moxicip) is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor