Mahaflox Eye Ointment (Moxifloxacin)

Mahaflox Eye Ointment

Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, an eye infection caused by bacteria. It works by blocking the action of an enzyme required for bacterial multiplication. This prevents further growth and kills the infection-causing bacteria.

Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment may cause side effects such as mild itching and irritation and eye discomfort. These symptoms usually subside on their own, however, consult your doctor if these symptoms remain for a long time or if they become severe.

Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment should be instilled in your eyes as prescribed by your doctor. You will start to feel better in a few days. However, continue using the medicine for the prescribed duration. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may result in decreased effectiveness of the medicine or increased risk of re-infection that would be difficult to treat in the future. This medicine is effective only for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and not viruses.

Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment
Apdrops 0.5% Eye Ointment
Ajanta Pharma Ltd.
Mosi 0.5% Eye Ointment
Fdc Ltd.
Moxicip 0.5% Eye Ointment
Cipla Ltd.
Moxigram 0.5% Eye Ointment
Micro Labs Ltd.
APDROPS EYE OINTMENT
Ajanta Pharma Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment
Blurred vision
Eye pain and discomfort
Eye swelling
Dry eyes
Uses of Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment
What is it prescribed for?
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Bacterial conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye is a bacterial eye infection affecting the conjunctiva (a clear tissue covering the white part of your eyeball and lines the eyelid). This infection can easily spread by direct or indirect contact with an infected person. Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment is used in the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.

Related product

Mahaflox Eye Ointment
Mahaflox KT Eye Drop

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid using Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as severe itching, redness, eye irritation, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
It is not known whether Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment will harm the developing foetus. However, it is acceptable to use this medication during pregnancy upon your doctor’s recommendation.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment passes into breast milk. It is acceptable to use this medication during breastfeeding upon your doctor’s recommendation.
General warnings
Antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. Hence, to avoid such resistance, you should always complete the entire course of treatment with Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment even if you feel better.
Driving or operating machines
Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment may cause short-term blurring of vision, burning sensation, or discomfort in the eyes after application. If you experience such symptoms, avoid driving or operating machines.
Contact lens
Do not wear contact lenses when you are suffering from an eye infection.
Use in children
Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment is not recommended for use in children less than 1 year of age unless directed by your doctor.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.
Overdose
As Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not administer more than the prescribed dose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment is for external use only. Use it as directed by your doctor.

Avoid touching the tip of the tube against your eyes or other surface. Close the cover of the tube after administration to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the tip of the tube.

Use Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Ointment at around the same time daily for the ease of remembering. Ensure that you complete the course of the treatment to prevent re-infection.

Do not touch your eyes with unwashed hands. Avoid sharing items like eyeglasses, contact lenses, pillows, towels, clothes, eye or face makeup when you are infected.