Svoz Ophthalmic Solution Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Moxifloxacin HCl

Indications/Uses

Conjunctivitis or keratitis (including corneal ulcer). Prevent infection before & after the ocular surgery. Bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of organisms.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Bacterial conjunctivitis Instill 1 drop into affected eye(s) tid for 4 days. Keratitis (including corneal ulcer) Instill 1 drop into affected eye(s) tid for 7-14 days, up to 8 times daily. Prevention from infection before & after the ocular surgery Instill 1 drop into affected eye(s) 5 times daily before the ocular surgery 2 days & tid on the surgery day until the 14thday after the surgery.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin HCl or quinolones antibiotics.

Special Precautions

May cause hepatotoxicity or renal toxicity. Prolonged use may cause overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms including fungi.

Adverse Reactions

Conjunctivitis, decrease visual acuity, ocular dryness, keratitis, ocular discomfort/pain/pruritus, ocular hyperemia, subconjunctival hemorrhage & tearing; fever, increased cough, infection, otitis media, pharyngitis, rash & rhinitis.

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MIMS Class

Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics

ATC Classification

S01AE07 - moxifloxacin ; Belongs to the class of quinolone antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye infections.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Svoz Ophthalmic Solution eye drops 0.5%

Packing/Price

5 mL x 1's

Svoz Ophthalmic Solution

moxifloxacin

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical

Marketer:

Siam Pharmaceutical