Mahaflox 5 g Ointment

Mahaflox 5 g Ointment is an ophthalmic antibiotic ointment that contains moxifloxacin 5 g per tube. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and is used to treat certain bacterial eye infections, including bacterial conjunctivitis. As an eye ointment, it is applied directly to the eye area where the infection is located, helping reduce bacteria and relieve infection-related symptoms. Mahaflox 5 g Ointment is the exact tube strength in this pack, supplied as a strip/box of 10 tubes.

How it works: Moxifloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes that germs need to copy and repair their DNA, which stops the bacteria from multiplying. In ointment form, Mahaflox 5 g Ointment delivers the medicine directly to the eye surface so it can act where the infection is present.

Mahaflox 5 g Ointment is a single-strength product with no sibling strengths or forms listed in this brand line. Because it is an ointment, it may feel thicker or blur vision briefly after application compared with eye drops, so a clinician may choose it when longer contact time on the eye surface is helpful or when an ointment format is preferred. The 5 g tube size is simply the amount of ointment in each tube, while the actual dosing frequency is set by the prescriber for the infection being treated.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection
• Eye infection treatment prescribed by a doctor
• Local antibiotic therapy for the eye

• Wash your hands before and after use.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and apply the ointment into the eye as directed.
• Avoid touching the tube tip to the eye, eyelid, or any surface.
• Close the eye gently for a short time after applying the ointment; vision may be blurred briefly.
• Use it at the times prescribed by your doctor, even if symptoms improve early.
• If you use other eye medicines, separate them as instructed by your prescriber.

Each tube of Mahaflox 5 g Ointment contains 5 g of moxifloxacin ophthalmic ointment. The exact amount to apply and how often to use it depend on the infection and your doctor’s instructions; this is not a self-selected, over-the-counter dose. Do not use more frequently or for longer than prescribed unless your doctor tells you to.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Moxifloxacin may include:

• Temporary blurred vision after application
• Mild eye irritation or burning
• Eye redness
• Itching or discomfort in the eye
• Watery eyes
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after use

• Use only in the eye as prescribed; do not swallow or inject.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your doctor says it is okay.
• Temporary blurred vision can happen after applying the ointment, so be careful driving or operating machinery.
• Tell your doctor if you have had an allergy to moxifloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have a history of tendon problems or severe antibiotic reactions, even though this is an eye product.
• If you are using other eye drops or ointments, ask about spacing between products to avoid washing out the medicine.
• Finish the prescribed course unless your doctor tells you to stop early.

• Other ophthalmic medicines, including eye drops or ointments, may interfere with placement or absorption if used too close together.
• Other fluoroquinolone antibiotics may increase the chance of an allergy or adverse reaction if you are sensitive to this drug class.
• Steroid eye medicines may alter how eye infections are managed and should only be used together if prescribed.
• Contact lens solutions or eye cosmetics can worsen irritation during treatment and should be avoided as directed.

Store Mahaflox 5 g Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube tip clean and dry.