Fomox 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Moxifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic |
| Company | Monicopharma ltd |
Title
- Fomox Ophthalmic Solution
Categories
- Medicine
- Ophthalmic
- Antibacterial
Description
- Treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis
- Antimicrobial action through inhibition of topoisomerase II and topoisomerase IV
- Dosage as eye drops, eye ointment, intraocular injection
- No drug-drug interactions affecting certain cytochrome P450 isozymes
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Moxifloxacin or quinolones
- Reported ocular adverse events, nonocular adverse events
- Caution for use during pregnancy and lactation
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
- Belongs to therapeutic class of ophthalmic antibacterial drugs
- Specific storage conditions
Color Options
- None
Dimensions
- Standard eye drops/ointment size
Functions
- Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
- Inhibition of DNA replication, transcription, and repair in bacteria
- Inhibition of chromosomal DNA partitioning during bacterial cell division
Materials
- Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride
Technical Specifications
- Inhibition of topoisomerase II and IV
- Dosage information for eye drops, eye ointment, and intraocular injection
- In vitro studies on drug interactions
- Contraindications and precautions
- Storage temperature and precautions
Design Elements
- Ophthalmic solution packaging
Usability Features
- Easy-to-use dropper tip
- Long shelf-life after opening
Other Features
- Potential risk to fetus during pregnancy
- Reported adverse events and side effects
Dosage Instructions
- One drop in the affected eye 3 times per day for 7 days
- Thin and even application of eye ointment 3 times a day for 2 days, then 2 times a day for 5 days
- Intraocular injection dose determined by doctor
Pregnancy & Lactation Precautions
- Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
- Potential excretion in human milk
Storage Guidelines
- Store below 25°C
- Protect from light
- Do not freeze
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not touch dropper tip to any surface
- Do not use after one month of first opening
Adverse Events
- Conjunctivitis
- Decreased visual acuity
- Dry eye
- Keratitis
- Ocular discomfort
- Ocular hyperemia
- Ocular pain
- Ocular pruritus
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage
- Tearing
- Nonocular adverse events such as fever, increased cough, infection, otitis media, pharyngitis, rash, and rhinitis
Drug Interactions
- No interactions affecting CYP3A4, CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, or CYP1A2
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Moxifloxacin or quinolones
Precautions
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
- Patient examination with magnification if necessary
- Avoid wearing contact lenses with signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs