Milflox 0.5% 5 ml

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About brand name of the drug

Milflox 0.5%-5 mg eye drops (Moxifloxacin) is a medicine manufactured by an Indian based renowned company Unimed Technologies. It is available in the form of ophthalmic solution as a topical dosage form. This medicine is mainly used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections and their associated symptoms. This medicine provides effective relief and widely used throughout the world. 

About the drug

Milflox 0.5%-5 mg eye drops (Moxifloxacin) contains Moxifloxacin as its main active pharmaceutical ingredient. This medicine is available only in 0.5%-5 mg strength and packaged into the sterile plastic eye drops bottle. This medicine is easily Findable at online pharmacies, medical shops and hospitals etc.

Some other brands equivalent to Milflox 0.5%-5 mg (Moxifloxacin) in the USA are:

• Vigamox

About salt of the drug

Moxifloxacin is a drug belongs to Fluoroquinolones class of Antibiotics. It inhibits two enzymes mainly- DNA Topoisomerase II (this enzyme is responsible for the replication, transcription and repair of bacterial DNA and also known as DNA Gyrase) and DNA Topoisomerase IV (This enzyme is responsible for the partition of chromosomal DNA at the time of cell division) and prevents bacterial DNA synthesis resulting into death of the bacterial cells and provides bactericidal effect. 

Medical Uses of the drug

Milflox 0.5 %-5 mg eye drop solution (Moxifloxacin) is mainly used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections and their symptoms. Medical conditions for which Milflox is used are mentioned as follows:

• Bacterial Conjunctivitis (It is a bacterial eye infection that is caused by specific bacterial species and resulting into itching, swelling and redness of the eyes and mostly spreads through various sources of contamination)

Working of a drug

Milflox 0.5%-5 mg eye drops solution (Moxifloxacin) contains Moxifloxacin as its main active pharmaceutical ingredient belongs to Fluoroquinolones class of Antibiotics. It causes inhibition of mainly two specific enzymes- DNA Topoisomerase II (This is responsible for the replication, transcription and repair of bacterial DNA and also known as DNA Gyrase) and DNA Topoisomerase IV (This enzyme is responsible for the partition of chromosomal DNA at the time of cell division) and prevents bacterial DNA synthesis resulting into death of the bacterial cells and provide bactericidal effect. In this way, Milflox provides an effective relief from bacterial infections and their associated symptoms. 

Side effects

Though Milflox 0.5 %-5 mg eye drop solution (Moxifloxacin) does not result in any severe side effects if it administered at a normal dose but sometimes it results into common side effects mentioned as below: 

•   Swelling of eyes
•   Discomfort into eyes
•   Blurred vision
•   Headache
•   Irritation into eyes
•   Dryness of eyes

Kindly contact your doctor in case of appearance of the above-mentioned symptoms without any delay.

How to use 

Milflox 0.5%-5 mg eye drops solution (Moxifloxacin) is a medicine meant to be taken in the same manner as per directed by the doctor and follow all the instructions mentioned as below

• Recommended dose is one drop into the affected eye three times a day.
• Wash your hands before administration of eye drops into the affected eye.
• Remove the cap and tilt your head slightly on the lower backward side, press the lower side corner of the nose to avoid draining away of the eye solution after instillation.
• Pull the lower eyelid and gently press the base of the bottle and instill a drop of eye solution into the eyelid.
• Do not touch the opening of the bottle with the eyes.
• Instill the next dose at the same time in case of missed dose.
• Put the second drop of eye solution in case of missing first drop instillation into the eye.
• Wash your hands after instillation of eye drops into the affected eye with soap and water.
• Do not administer the eye drop solution more than the prescribed dose.
• Do not stop using this medicine without the consent of the doctor.
• Store this medicine at a cool and dry place.

Drugs that are known to interact with this medicine

Two or more drugs are taken together simultaneously this leads to Drug Interaction. Medicines which show drug interaction with Milflox are described as below:

• Antipsychotic Agents: Clozapine: Amlodipine, Diltiazem
• Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs: Nimesulide
• Anti-Parkinson’s Agents: Pramipexole
• Anti-epilepsy Agents: Phenytoin
• Antacids: Magnesium Hydroxide
• Previous history of allergic reactions into patients after using this medication

When to avoid taking the drug

This medicine is not advised for use in the following medical conditions described as follows: 

• CNS Disorders: Epilepsy (Abnormal brain activity because of disturbances into neural cells functions) etc.
• Patients having previous history of allergic reactions after using this medicine.

Things to avoid when using the drug

Avoid the use of following things with Milflox 0.5 % eye drop solutions described as follows: 

• Avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages along with this medicine as it may cause blurring of vision, headache, drowsiness etc.
• Before buying this medicine, kindly check the expiry date described onto the pack size.

General Information and Precautions 

• Keep this medicine out of reach from small children and pets.
• This medicine is not advised for use in children less than 1 year old.
• Do not administer overdose of the drug than the prescribed dose.
• Instill the next dose at the same time in case of missed dose.
• Do not stop using this medicine without the consent of the doctor.
• Wash your hands before and after instillation of this medicine into affected eye.
• Avoid wearing contact lenses while using this medicine as per directed by the doctor.
• Use this medicine with or without food as per directed by the doctor.

Precautions

• Alcohol- Milflox is not meant to be used along with alcoholic beverages as it may result in excessive sleepiness, fatigue, drowsiness, blurring of vision etc.
• Pregnancy- This medicine is not advised for use in pregnant women until it is necessary for use as per directed by the doctor.
• Driving- This medicine is not advised for use during driving or doing any heavy machinery related work as it may result in blurring of vision, fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness etc.
• Medical conditions- This medicine is not advised for use in case of medical conditions like CNS Disorders (Epilepsy etc.), Other eye related diseases and in patients having previous history of allergic reactions after using this medicine.
• Organs- Organs like eyes, brain are mainly affected as it may results into blurring of vision, headache, dryness of eyes etc.
• Lactation- This medicine is not advised for use in lactating women as it may cause significant risk to infant’s life.

Storage

• Store this medicine at a cool and dry place.
• Store this medicine at a temperature range in between 20-25ºC.
• Protect this medicine away from the contact of direct sunlight.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date as described onto the pack size.

General FAQs regarding the drug

How much duration of time this medicine will take to show its peak effect?

Ans. This medicine will show its peak effect within 1-2 hours after it’s administration. 

What is the best time to administer this drug?

Ans. This drug can be administered three times throughout a single day as per directed by the doctor.

Does it a habit-forming drug?

Ans. No, it is not a habit-forming drug and completely safe for use.

Does this medicine safe for use in old-aged patients?

Ans. Yes, this medicine is completely safe for use in old -aged patients.