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Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops

Manufacturer :  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Moxifloxacin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops

Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops is a medication which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. Take it in the portion and duration as advised by your specialist. Check the mark and leaflet present inside the box/pack for bearings before use. Hold the dropper near the eye without contacting it. Tenderly crush the dropper and spot the drug inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off additional fluid. Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops might be dangerous to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This drug is for outside utilize as it were.

Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops is an antibiotic medication. It performs its action by treating bacterial eye diseases by keeping the microbes from partitioning and fixing. It does as such halting the activity of a bacterial catalyst called DNA-gyrase.

This medication has some known symptoms which can be extraordinary or extreme, relies on the clinical state of the patient. These responses could possibly happen reliably and some of them are remarkable anyway genuine. This is genuinely not an all out once-over and if you experience any of the below-referenced manifestations, contact your specialist immediately. Here are some antagonistic impacts of Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops which are as per the following: Eye discomfort, Dry eyes, Burning sensation, and etc.

    What are the uses of Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops

    What are the contraindications of Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops ?

    What are the side effects of Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops ?

    • Blurred Vision

    • Eye Discomfort

    • Dry Eyes

    • Burning Sensation In Eye

    Key highlights of Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops lasts for an average duration of 12 hours.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The peak effect of Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops can be observed in 0.5 to 4 hours.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendency has been reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Use of Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding due to the adverse effect on the development of the infant's joints. Use only if clearly needed under the supervision of the doctor. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea, diaper rash is necessary.

    What are the substitutes for Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Missed Dose instructions

      The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by inhibiting the enzymes topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV. This interferes with the bacterial cell replication and repair leading to cell death.

      What are the interactions of Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Alcohol

        Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
      • Interaction with Lab Test

        Lab

        Information not available.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        Escitalopram

        You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations if these medicines are used together. This interaction is more likely to happen if you suffer from any heart disease (Arrhythmia) or have a family history of Arrhythmia. Appropriate dose adjustment or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

        Ethinyl Estradiol

        The desired effect of contraceptive pills will not be achieved if these medicines are used together. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

        Corticosteroids

        You may experience pain, swelling, or inflammation in ankle, shoulder, hand, or thumb if these medicines are used together. This interaction is more likely to occur in elderly population who have undergone a kidney or heart transplantation. Replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

        Quinidine

        You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and heart palpitations if these medicines are used together. Regular cardiac function tests are to be performed if you have any heart disease (Arrhythmia) or a family history of Arrhythmia. Appropriate dose adjustment or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

        Aspirin

        You may experience tremors, involuntary muscle movements, hallucinations, or seizures if these medicines are used together. This interaction is more likely to happen if you have a history of seizures or family history of seizures. Appropriate dose adjustment or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

        Antidiabetic drugs

        You may experience hypoglycemic effects like dizziness, headache, nervousness, confusion, tremor and weakness if these medicines are used together. Hyperglycemic effects like increased thirst, urination and hunger are less likely to occur. Regular blood glucose checkups are to be performed if you are diabetic or has any kidney disease. Appropriate dose adjustment or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Central Nervous System Depression

        If you suffer from CNS disorder and you take Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops, then you may experience tremors, restlessness, anxiety, confusion and hallucinations. Avoid consuming caffeine containing products like coffee, chocolates and energy drinks.

        Qt Prolongation

        Avoid using Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops if you experience any chest discomfort. Regular cardiac function tests are to be performed if you have any heart disease (arrhythmia) or family history of heart disease.

        Colitis

        Avoid taking Milflox 0.5% Eye Drops if you experience severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools after taking the medicine. Inform the doctor if you have any gastrointestinal diseases. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.
      • Interaction with Food

        Food

        Information not available.
      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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