Milflox 0.5% 5 mL Eye Drop

Milflox 0.5% 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription eye drop that contains moxifloxacin 0.5% (5 mg/mL) in each milliliter of solution. Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial eye infections, especially bacterial conjunctivitis. This 5 mL bottle is meant for use in the eye only and should be used exactly as directed by a clinician. It does not treat viral or allergic eye irritation.

How it works: Moxifloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy and repair their DNA. In the eye-drop form, this helps stop susceptible bacteria from multiplying on the eye surface so the infection can clear.

Milflox 0.5% 5 mL Eye Drop is a standard ophthalmic antibiotic strength, not a lower-dose version. The 0.5% concentration is commonly chosen when a doctor wants targeted treatment of a bacterial eye infection with eye-drop dosing that is easy to instill and spread over the eye surface. Because it is a prescription antibiotic, the exact schedule depends on the infection being treated and the patient's exam.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infections caused by susceptible germs
• Treatment of redness, discharge, and irritation caused by bacteria
• Ophthalmic antibacterial therapy as prescribed by an eye doctor

• Use only in the eye, not by mouth and not as an injection.
• Wash your hands before and after using Milflox 0.5% 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and ask your doctor when to put them back in.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Each drop of Milflox 0.5% 5 mL Eye Drop contains moxifloxacin 0.5% (5 mg/mL) in solution. The usual schedule for this strength depends on the diagnosis and may be several times daily at first, with the doctor deciding the exact frequency and duration; there is no single maximum daily dose that fits every patient because the prescription must follow the eye infection being treated. Use only the amount prescribed and do not stop early unless your prescriber 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 burning or stinging after instilling the drop
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Dry or itchy eyes
• Redness of the eye
• Unusual taste in the mouth after the drop drains into the throat
• Blurred vision for a short time after use

• Use exactly as prescribed; this is a prescription antibiotic eye drop and should not be used for non-bacterial eye problems.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your eye doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Temporary blurred vision may occur after each dose, so be careful with driving or using machines until your vision clears.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of quinolone allergy, because moxifloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class.
• Do not use the bottle if the solution changes color, becomes cloudy, or is contaminated.
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early, unless your prescriber changes the plan.
• If symptoms do not improve or seem worse after a short period, contact your eye doctor promptly.

• Other ophthalmic medicines, including steroid or antibiotic eye drops, may need to be spaced apart.
• Contact lenses should not be used at the same time as an active eye infection treated with this drop.
• Any other prescription or over-the-counter eye products should be reviewed by a clinician before use.
• Tell your doctor about any allergy medicines, eye lubricants, or glaucoma drops you are using so the dosing schedule can be coordinated.

Store Milflox 0.5% 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature in the original container, tightly closed, and keep it away from direct heat, moisture, and contamination.