MOXTIF LP Ophthalmic Suspension 5ml

MOXTIF LP OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION is a combination of Loteprednol and Moxifloxacin which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids and Antibiotics respectively. MOXTIF LP OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION is used in the management of postoperative steroid responsive inflammatory ocular infections or risk of bacterial ocular infections exists.

Before using MOXTIF LP OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION, your doctor may want you to take relevant tests to understand your existing condition. Do not wear contact lenses if you have an active eye infection or while using this medicine.

MOXTIF LP OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in patients with viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, and varicella, and also in mycobacterial infection of the eye and fungal diseases of ocular structures.

Before using MOXTIF LP OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, increased pressure in the eye, glaucoma, damage of nerves supplying the eye, any visual disturbances, cataract, delay in healing, pus discharge from the eye.

There are no adequate data available for the use of MOXTIF LP OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION during pregnancy, lactation and in infants. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Prolonged use of MOXTIF LP OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. Cataract formation and delayed wound healing can happen with prolonged usage.  

The most common side effects of using MOXTIF LP OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION are decreased visual acuity, dry eye, keratitis, ocular discomfort, ocular hyperemia, ocular pain, ocular pruritus, sub-conjunctival hemorrhage, tearing, optic nerve damage. Consult your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen.

USES OF MOXTIF LP OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION

• Used in the management of postoperative steroid responsive inflammatory ocular infections or risk of bacterial ocular infections exists

HOW MOXTIF LP OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION WORKS

MOXTIF LP OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION is a combination of Loteprednol and Moxifloxacin. Loteprednol belongs to steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Moxifloxacin belongs to antibiotic which manages bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby works against the bacteria.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Use MOXTIF LP OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION as directed by your doctor. It is for ophthalmic use only. Instill one to two drops into the eye as advised by your doctor. Avoid touching the nostril tip of the medicine with your hands or eye surface to avoid contamination.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MOXTIF LP OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION

COMMON

• decreased visual acuity
• dry eye
• keratitis
• eye discomfort
• eye hyperemia
• eye pain
• ocular pruritus
• sub-conjunctival hemorrhage
• teary eye
• optic nerve damage
• visual acuity
• posterior subcapsular cataract formation
• delayed wound healing
• secondary eye infection