Fomox XG 0.5%+0.4% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of specific organisms
  • Effective against aerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms

Pharmacology

  • Antimicrobial action results from inhibition of the topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV
  • Involvement in replication, transcription, and repair of bacterial DNA

Dosage & Administration

  • One drop in the affected eye(s) 2 times daily for 7 days

Interaction

  • No drug-drug interaction studies conducted

Side Effects

  • Frequently reported ocular adverse events include eye irritation, pyrexia, conjunctivitis, decreased visual acuity, dry eye, ocular discomfort, ocular hyperemia, ocular pain, ocular pruritus, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and tearing

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
  • Caution advised when administered to a breastfeeding mother

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi

Use in Special Populations

  • Safety and effectiveness in infants below four months of age not proven
  • Safe use in children younger than one month of age shown in several clinical studies
  • No overall differences in safety and effectiveness observed between elderly and younger patients

Overdose Effects

  • Practically no risk of adverse effects due to accidental ingestion

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool and dry place away from light
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Do not touch the dropper tip to surfaces to avoid contamination
  • Do not use the medicine after one month of the first opening

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