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What is it?
International Nonproprietary Name - moxifloxacin Clinical-pharmacological group: Ophthalmology → Antibacterial agents for topical use → Fluoroquinolone preparations Dosage form: 0.5% 5mg/ml 5ml eye drops in a dropper bottle №1 Dispensing regime: Group III (over-the-counter) Drug form Eye drops 0.5%. Composition 1 ml contains: Active substance: 5 mg moxifloxacin (in the form of moxifloxacin hydrochloride). Excipients: sodium chloride, boric acid, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide, purified water. Pharmacotherapeutic group: Antimicrobial agent from the fluoroquinolone group, for topical use in ophthalmology. Indications for use: Bacterial conjunctivitis caused by moxifloxacin-sensitive microorganisms. Method of administration and dosage For topical use only. Adults and children over 1 year of age should instill one drop of the preparation into the affected eye 3 times a day. Usually, improvement is observed after 5 days, and treatment should be continued for another 2-3 days. If no improvement is observed within 5 days, the diagnosis and/or treatment should be reviewed. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the condition, as well as the clinical and bacteriological course of the disease. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to the components of the preparation or other drugs of the fluoroquinolone group. Use during pregnancy and lactation During pregnancy and lactation, the use of the preparation is possible only when the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or child. Use in pediatrics The efficacy and safety of the preparation in children under one year of age have not been studied. Storage conditions Store at a temperature not exceeding 25C.