Kilgen-D 0.5%+0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Moxifloxacin hydrochloride dexamethasone |
| Company | Gaco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treats eye infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
- Prevents inflammation and bacterial infection after eye surgery
Composition
- Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride BP equivalent to Moxifloxacin 5 mg
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate USP equivalent to Dexamethasone Phosphate 1 mg
Mode of Action
- Moxifloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV
- Dexamethasone is anti-allergic, anti-exudative, and anti-proliferative
Dosage & Administration
- Instill 1 drop, 4 times a day for prevention of infection and post-surgical ocular inflammation
- Instill immediately after cataract surgery
- Instill at least 15 minutes after LASIK refractive surgery
- Instill 1 drop, 4 times a day in eye infections
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to other quinolones or any components of the product
- Glaucoma, ocular disease causing thinning of the cornea or sclera
- Inflammation in the eye caused by virus, fungi, or mycobacteria
- Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis, mycobacterial or fungal infection of the eye
Side Effects
- Moxifloxacin: Conjunctivitis, decreased visual acuity, dry eye
- Dexamethasone: Visual acuity & field defects, cataract formation, secondary ocular infection
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution during pregnancy and nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Discontinue if allergic reaction occurs
- Prolonged steroid use may result in ocular issues
- Evaluate intraocular pressure routinely
Use in Special Populations
- No change in dosage required for elderly patients
- Safety in pediatric patients not established
Overdose Effects
- No information available on overdosage in humans
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic steroid preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, protect from light
- Use within 28 days after opening
- Discard after 28 days