Mflotas LP Eye Drop


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Loteprednol etabonate (0.5% w/v) + Moxifloxacin (0.5% w/v)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassOPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
User Rating4.2
User Reviews710

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Mflotas LP?
If you miss a dose of Mflotas LP, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Mflotas LP Eye Drop Reviews

Mflotas LP is a prescription medicine used to treat eye infection with inflammation. It kills and stops the growth of bacteria and helps in relieving symptoms such as redness, itching, and swelling.

Mflotas LP is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.

Use of this medicine may cause irritation and discomfort immediately on application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

How Mflotas LP Eye Drop Works

Mflotas LP is a combination of two medicines: Loteprednol etabonate and Moxifloxacin. Loteprednol etabonate is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic which prevents bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. This treats your eye infection and inflammation.

How to Use Mflotas LP Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Benefits of Mflotas LP Eye Drop

  • In Treatment of Eye infection with inflammation: Mflotas LP stops the growth of bacteria and helps relieve symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation. It is also used to reduce swelling after an eye surgery. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Mflotas LP. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Uses of Mflotas LP Eye Drop

  • Treatment of Eye infection with inflammation

Mflotas LP Eye Drop Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mflotas LP during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Mflotas LP may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mflotas LP during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication to avoid dilution.
  • Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
  • It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
  • Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
  • Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your condition hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • Mflotas LP is used for the treatment of bacterial infection and inflammation of the eye.
  • Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination.

References

  1. Loteprednol etabonate. Tampa, Florida: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated; 1998 [revised Sep. 2012].
  2. ScienceDirect. Moxifloxacin.
  3. Moxifloxacin hydrochloride. Camberley, Surrey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.; 2009 [revised 19 Sep. 2018].
  4. Drugs.com. Loteprednol.

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