Vigamox 1 ml Solution
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 22 September 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Topical treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis and preoperative/postoperative sterilization.
Dosage (summary)
1 drop in affected eye(s) 3 times a day for 7 days; 5 times/day for 2 days pre-surgery, 3 times/day for 14 days post-surgery.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Paediatric population
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use with caution in pregnancy; presumed excreted in breast milk, caution advised.
Key Drug Interactions
- No significant interactions with itraconazole, theophylline, warfarin, digoxin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin or quinolones
Common side effects
- Ocular discomfort
- Headache
- Ocular pain
- Eye irritation
Counselling Points
- Do not touch dropper tip to any surface
- Wait 5 mins between different eye drops
- Avoid contact lenses during infection
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions possible
- Prolonged use may lead to superinfection
- Tendon inflammation/rupture risk
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