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Indications - Moxifloxacin & Dexamethasone eye drop is indicated in the treatment of eye infections caused by susceptible microorganisms and in the prevention of inflammation and bacterial infection that may occur after eye surgery.

Dosage & Administration - In the prevention of infection and post-surgical ocular inflammation: Instill 1 drop, 4 times a day, in the eye to be operated, from 1 day before surgery until 15 days after surgery. In patients undergoing cataract surgery: The day of surgery instill the medication immediately after eye surgery. In patients undergoing LASIK refractive surgery: On the day of surgery instill the medication at least 15 minutes after ocular surgery. In eye infections caused by susceptible microorganisms: Instill 1 drop, 4 times a day, for up to 7 days.

Side Effects - Moxifloxacin: Conjunctivitis decreased visual acuity, dry eye, keratitis, Ocular discomfort, hyperemia, pain, Subconjunctival hemorrhage and tearing. Dexamethasone: Visual acuity & field defects, cataract formation, secondary ocular infection following suppression of host response & perforation of the globe.

Contraindications - Hypersensitivity to quinolones. Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella & other viral diseases of cornea & conjunctiva. Mycobacterial infection of the eye. Fungal diseases of ocular structures. Glaucoma & diseases causing thinning of cornea or sclera.

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Moxifloxacin & Dexamethasone combination eye drops should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Caution is advised when Moxifloxacin & Dexamethasone combination eye drops is given to nursing women.