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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:12 PM IST

About Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml

Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml belongs to the class of antibiotic medications used to treat bacterial eye infections. It treats eye infections like conjunctivitis (infected conjunctiva) and other inflammatory conditions after eye surgery. Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea. Symptoms of an infection include red eye, pain, discharge, watery/dry eyes, swelling, itching, and sensitivity to light. 

Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml combines two medicines: Moxifloxacin (antibiotic) and Dexamethasone phosphate (steroid). Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic that stops bacterial replication, thereby killing and controlling the growth of bacterial infection. Dexamethasone phosphate is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation, by inhibiting prostaglandins that cause inflammation. Thus together, Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml treats bacterial eye infections.

Use Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml are application site burning/stinging sensation, redness and temporary blurred vision. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not use Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml if you are allergic to Moxifloxacin, Dexamethasone phosphate, or any contents in it. Before using the Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml, inform your doctor if you have fungal infections, viral infections, herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis. Do not use Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml if you have tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulceration, lesions with incomplete formation of the covering tissue, and increased pressure inside the eye.

Uses of Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml

Bacterial eye infections

Medicinal Benefits

Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml is a combination of two medicines: Moxifloxacin and Dexamethasone phosphate. Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that interferes with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone phosphate is a steroid medicine with anti-inflammatory properties and acts by inhibiting the chemicals, such as prostaglandins, that cause inflammation. It also reduces symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation.

Directions for Use

Eye drops: Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml

  • Stinging or burning sensation
  • Redness 
  • Blurred vision
  • Swelling
  • Watery eyes

Drug Warnings

Before taking Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe pain in the eye, glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye), eye injury or eye surgery. Do not use Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml for longer than recommended by your doctor as it may suppress adrenal gland function and increase the risk of cataracts (clouding of the eye). Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml should not be used in conditions like herpes simplex virus infection or other viral eye infections.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interactions: Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml may interact with antiviral or anti-HIV (e.g. ritonavir, cobicistat).

Drug-Food interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease interactions: Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml should not be used in patients with fungal infections, viral infections such as herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis, tuberculosis, or damaged cornea, ulceration, and glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • RITONAVIR
  • COBICISTAT

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Sleep for at least six to eight hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
  • Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day. Do not wash your eyes for at least two weeks if you have undergone any eye surgery. 
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages as they can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can also affect your body’s ability to fight off infections.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial eye infections: Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea. The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, or keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. It is a highly contagious infection that is spread by eye secretions. Symptoms include redness, itchiness, and discharge or crusting around the eye. A stye is a bump on the eyelid, which is also a common eye condition. Keratitis is the inflammation of the cornea that occurs due to frequent contact lenses, injury, diabetes, or surgery.

About Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml

Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml belongs to the class of antibiotic medications used to treat bacterial eye infections. It treats eye infections like conjunctivitis (infected conjunctiva) and other inflammatory conditions after eye surgery. Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea. Symptoms of an infection include red eye, pain, discharge, watery/dry eyes, swelling, itching, and sensitivity to light. 

Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml combines two medicines: Moxifloxacin (antibiotic) and Dexamethasone phosphate (steroid). Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic that stops bacterial replication, thereby killing and controlling the growth of bacterial infection. Dexamethasone phosphate is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation, by inhibiting prostaglandins that cause inflammation. Thus together, Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml treats bacterial eye infections.

Use Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml are application site burning/stinging sensation, redness and temporary blurred vision. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not use Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml if you are allergic to Moxifloxacin, Dexamethasone phosphate, or any contents in it. Before using the Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml, inform your doctor if you have fungal infections, viral infections, herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis. Do not use Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml if you have tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulceration, lesions with incomplete formation of the covering tissue, and increased pressure inside the eye.

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Uses of Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml

Bacterial eye infections

Medicinal Benefits

Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml is a combination of two medicines: Moxifloxacin and Dexamethasone phosphate. Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that interferes with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone phosphate is a steroid medicine with anti-inflammatory properties and acts by inhibiting the chemicals, such as prostaglandins, that cause inflammation. It also reduces symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation.

Side Effects of Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml

  • Stinging or burning sensation
  • Redness 
  • Blurred vision
  • Swelling
  • Watery eyes

Directions for Use

Eye drops: Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before taking Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe pain in the eye, glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye), eye injury or eye surgery. Do not use Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml for longer than recommended by your doctor as it may suppress adrenal gland function and increase the risk of cataracts (clouding of the eye). Moxiquin-DX Eye Drops 10 ml should not be used in conditions like herpes simplex virus infection or other viral eye infections.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS AND CORTICOSTEROIDS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • RITONAVIR
  • COBICISTAT

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Sleep for at least six to eight hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
  • Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day. Do not wash your eyes for at least two weeks if you have undergone any eye surgery. 
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages as they can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can also affect your body’s ability to fight off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial eye infections: Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea. The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, or keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. It is a highly contagious infection that is spread by eye secretions. Symptoms include redness, itchiness, and discharge or crusting around the eye. A stye is a bump on the eyelid, which is also a common eye condition. Keratitis is the inflammation of the cornea that occurs due to frequent contact lenses, injury, diabetes, or surgery.

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