Moxiflox Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Cipla Ltd
Active Ingredient Moxifloxacin (400mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassFluoroquinolone
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassOPHTHAL
Action ClassQuinolones/ Fluroquinolones
User Rating4.7
User Reviews363
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FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Moxiflox?
If you miss a dose of Moxiflox, 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.
Answer

Moxiflox Tablet Reviews

Moxiflox 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.

Moxiflox 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 Moxiflox Tablet Works

Moxiflox 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 Moxiflox Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Moxiflox may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Moxiflox Tablet

  • In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Moxiflox 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 Moxiflox Tablet

  • Treatment of Bacterial infections

Moxiflox Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

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

Quick Tips

  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
  • You have been prescribed Moxiflox for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
  • Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
  • It may cause short-term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.

References

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