Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride + Xanthan Gum

Generic Name

Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride + Xanthan Gum

Therapeutic Class: Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs

Indications:
This ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms-
Aerobic Gram-positive microorganisms: Corynebacterium species, Micrococcus luteus, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus haemolyticus, Staphylococcus hominis, Staphylococcus warneri, Streptococcus pneumonia, Streptococcus viridans group.
Aerobic Gram-negative microorganisms: Acinetobacter iwoffii, Haemophilus influenza, Haemophilus parainfluenzae.

Description:
The antibacterial action of moxifloxacin results from inhibition of the topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV. DNA gyrase is an essential enzyme that is involved in the replication, transcription, and repair of bacterial DNA.

Dosage & Administration:
One drop in the affected eye(s) 2 times daily for 7 days.

Interaction:
Drug-drug interaction studies have not been conducted with Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride.

Side Effects:
The most frequently reported ocular side effects such as ocular discomfort, irritation, etc. may occur.

Pregnancy & Lactation:
Moxifloxacin should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus as there are no adequate and well-documented studies in pregnant women.

Moxifloxacin has not been measured in human milk, although it can be presumed to be excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when Moxifloxacin is administered to a breastfeeding mother.

Precautions & Warnings:
Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi with other anti-infective.

Use in Special Populations:

• Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of Moxifloxacin in infants below four months of age was not proven. However, several clinical studies show that the drug may be used safely in children even younger than one month of age.
• Geriatric Use: No overall differences in safety and effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.

Overdose:
No information is available on overdose of Moxifloxacin.

Storage:
Store in a cool and dry place away from light. Keep out of reach of children. Do not touch the dropper tip to surfaces since this may contaminate the solution. After one month of the first opening do not use the medicine of dropper.