MOXIFLOXACIN 0.5% W/V & DIFLUPREDNATE 0.5% W/V OPHTHALMIC EYE DROPS

Pharmacological Class: Antibiotic

Healthcare professionals indicate Moxifloxacin and Difluprednate Eye Drops as an effective treatment for bacterial eye infections and inflammation of the eyes. This medicine contains two drugs: Moxifloxacin and Difluprednate. These drugs have different mechanisms to treat bacterial eye infections.

Mechanism of action:-

Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic. It prevents the bacterial cells from repairing and dividing. Thereafter, it kills the bacteria. On the other hand, Difluprednate is a steroid that inhibits the production of chemical messengers (i.e., prostaglandins) responsible for causing redness, swelling, and itching. Collectively, both drugs help an individual treat bacterial eye infections effectively.

You should consult your healthcare professional before your start using this medicine. In addition, an individual should use moxifloxacin and difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion as prescribed by the healthcare provider for the best possible effects. Furthermore, use it in the dose and duration indicated. Do not stop the treatment course abruptly.

Precautions for Moxifloxacin and Difluprednate Eye Drops

Read the label. Ensure the proper use of this medicine. Consider following the official guidelines generated by the higher authorities. Keep this medicine tightly closed in the bottle it came in. Moreover, use this medicine within the four weeks of opening the container.

Measures to Take:-

• Try not to skip any doses of moxifloxacin and difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion.
• Deliver the next medication after waiting for at least 5-10 minutes to avoid dilution.
• Evade contact with the tip of the container to any surface to keep it decontaminated.
• Do not wear lenses during the treatment with moxifloxacin and difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion or until the infection clears.
• Finish the complete treatment course even if you feel OK. It may show results soon. However, it may take a few days to cure the condition of its roots.

With these points in mind, use Moxifloxacin and Difluprednate Eye Drops. You can also contact your healthcare provider to know more deets regarding the use of this medication.

Side-effects

Like other medications, Moxifloxacin and Difluprednate Eye Drops may also cause some mild to moderate adverse effects. Those side effects fade away once the treatment is over. No special medical attention is needed in this case. However, if you are worried about them, inform your healthcare provider immediately.

Adverse Reactions:-

• Eye irritation
• Eye discomfort

The above listed are the most common adverse reactions reported by the patients. If you experience any persistent problem, inform the healthcare professional or seek medical help.

FAQ’s (Moxifloxacin and Difluprednate Eye Drops)

A. After using this medication, one may experience short time vision blurring (first use). Therefore, you should evade driving vehicles or operating heavy machinery.

A. In general, this medicine starts to work soon. However, you need to continue its use as it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria.

Q. Can I stop using moxifloxacin and difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion when I feel better?

A. Do not stop the treatment course abruptly even if you feel OK. You may start feeling better even before the infection is cured. Stopping the use early may result in the relapse of the bacterial infection.