Moxam 250mg Capsule

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Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient Moxifloxacin (250mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassFluoroquinolone
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassOPHTHAL
Action ClassQuinolones/ Fluroquinolones
User Rating4.7
User Reviews376
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FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Moxam Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Moxam 250mg, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Moxam 250mg Capsule Reviews

Moxam 250mg 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.

Moxam 250mg should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.


You may have experience headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and increase in transaminases as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own. However, consult your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.


You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

How Moxam 250mg Capsule Works

Moxam 250mg is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

How to Use Moxam 250mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Moxam 250mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Moxam 250mg Capsule

  • In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Moxam 250mg is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. It usually makes you feel better quite quickly. You must continue the treatment as prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Uses of Moxam 250mg Capsule

  • Treatment of Bacterial infections

Moxam 250mg Capsule Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Driving  UNSAFE
Moxam 250mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Moxam 250mg 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
Moxam 250mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Moxam 250mg is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver  CAUTION
Moxam 250mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Moxam 250mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Moxam 250mg 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.
Alcohol  SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Moxam 250mg does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Moxam 250mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • You have been prescribed Moxam 250mg for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
  • Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.

References

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  6. Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride [Package Information Sheet]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2019.

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