Moxiprednol Eye Drop 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.

Moxiprednol Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Moxiprednol Eye Drop1 and Moxiprednol Eye Drop2.

Uses of Moxiprednol Eye Drop

Treatment of Eye infection with inflammation

Benefits of Moxiprednol Eye Drop

In Treatment of Eye infection with inflammation

Moxiprednol Eye Drop 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 Moxiprednol Eye Drop. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Moxiprednol Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Moxiprednol

Eye irritation
Eye discomfort

How to use Moxiprednol 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.

How Moxiprednol Eye Drop works

Moxiprednol Eye Drop 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Moxiprednol Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Moxiprednol Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Moxiprednol Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Moxiprednol Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Moxiprednol Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Moxiprednol Eye Drop

₹60/Eye Drop

Moxigram LX Eye Drop

Micro Labs Ltd

₹169/eye drop

41% costlier

Apdrops LP Eye Drop BAK Free

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

₹191.5/eye drop

60% costlier

Mahaflox-LP Eye Drop

Mankind Pharma Ltd

₹161.05/eye drop

34% costlier

Lotemox Eye Drop

Optho Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹166/eye drop

38% costlier

Moxiblu-LP Eye Drop

Lupin Ltd

₹99/eye drop

18% cheaper

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Quick tips

Moxiprednol Eye Drop is used for the treatment of bacterial infection and inflammation of the eye.
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.
Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
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.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

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References

Drugs.com. Loteprednol. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Moxifloxacin hydrochloride. Camberley, Surrey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.; 2009 [revised 19 Sep. 2018]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Loteprednol etabonate. Tampa, Florida: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated; 1998 [revised Sep. 2012]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Moxifloxacin. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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