How it works
Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml works by inhibiting an enzyme required for a bacterial DNA to replicate.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml
- Abdominal pain severe
- Blurred vision severe
- Bone pain severe
- Dark or clay colored stools severe
- Dizziness severe
- Irregular heartbeat severe
- Headache severe
- Severe sunburn severe
- Acid or sour stomach
- Nervousness
- White patches in the mouth or on the tongue
- Dry eyes
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
- Onset of action
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 0.5 to 4 hours.
- Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 hours.
- Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?
Use of this medicine is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding due to the adverse effect on the development of the infant’s joints. Use only if clearly needed under the supervision of the doctor. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea, diaper rash is necessary.
When not to use?
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml , other quinolones, or any other inactive ingredient present along with this medicine.
Tendinitis or tendon rupture
Avoid if you have a past history of tendinitis or tendon rupture after using Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml
Myasthenia gravis
Avoid if you have a past history of myasthenia gravis or family history of myasthenia gravis.
Warnings
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding due to the adverse effect on the development of the infant’s joints. Use only if clearly needed under the supervision of the doctor. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea, diaper rash is necessary.
Tendinitis and tendon rupture
Use of Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml will increase the risk to develop tendinitis or tendon rupture during the treatment or several months after treatment. It will affect the shoulder, hand, the back of your ankle, or other parts of your body. The risk is more if you are above 60 years of age and have a history of kidney, heart, or lung transplant and joint disease. You are also at high risk if you are on corticosteroids like dexamethasone, methylprednisolone or prednisone.
Drug-resistance
Usage of Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that is drug resistant.
Central nervous system effects
Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml should be used with caution the patients with epilepsy or other CNS disorders. Discontinue the treatment if any symptoms appear until the exact cause is identified.
Pediatric use
The safety and effectiveness of Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml is not established in the children less than 18 years of age.
Dosage
- Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it’s already time for your next scheduled dose.
- Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
Disease interactions
- severe
If you suffer from CNS disorder and you take Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml , then you may experience tremors, restlessness, anxiety, confusion and hallucinations. Avoid consuming caffeine containing products like coffee, chocolates and energy drinks.
- severe
Avoid using Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml if you experience any chest discomfort. Regular cardiac function tests are to be performed if you have any heart disease (arrhythmia) or family history of heart disease.
- moderate
Avoid taking Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml if you experience severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools after taking the medicine. Inform the doctor if you have any gastrointestinal diseases. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.
General Instructions
Take Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- practo.com – Moxifloxacin [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/moxifloxacin-192-api [cited 1 october 2019]. 9 Feb 2018
- medicines.org.uk – Avelox [Internet]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/11841 [cited 1 october 2019]. 13 Apr 2019
- medlineplus.gov – Moxifloxacin [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a600002.html [cited 1 october 2019]. 11 September 2019
what are the adverse effects of Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml?
Conjunctivitis, decreased visual acuity, dry eye, keratitis; ocular discomfort, hyperaemia, pain & pruritus; sub-conjunctival haemorrhage, tearing.
What happens if I miss a dose of Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml?
Adults & Children: Eye Drop: 1 drop in the affected eye three times daily for 7 days. Continue treatment for 2-3 days after infection clears, review if no improvement within 5 days.
Eye Oint: 2-3 times/day or as prescribed by physician.
One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Ocumox 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.
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