Moxicip 5 g Ointment

Moxicip 5 g Ointment is an eye antibiotic ointment that contains moxifloxacin 5 g per tube. Moxifloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics. It is used to treat certain bacterial eye infections, such as bacterial conjunctivitis, when a doctor decides an antibiotic ointment is appropriate. Because it is an ointment, it may feel greasier than eye drops and can blur vision for a short time after use.

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

Moxicip 5 g Ointment is a tube-based eye ointment strength, so it is suited for people who need a longer-lasting medication layer on the eye surface rather than a quick-rinsing drop. Compared with eye drops, an ointment can stay in contact with the eye longer and may be chosen for nighttime use or when the eye is very irritated. Your eye doctor may prefer this form when local coverage matters more than immediate clear vision.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection treatment
• Doctor-directed antibiotic eye therapy
• Local treatment for susceptible eye bacteria

• Wash your hands before and after using Moxicip 5 g Ointment.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place a small ribbon of ointment into the pocket without touching the tube tip to the eye.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes and blink lightly to spread the ointment.
• Use it exactly at the times your doctor prescribed; do not use more often just because the tube is 5 g.
• Expect temporary blurred vision after application; avoid driving or reading until your vision clears.
• If you also use eye drops, separate them from the ointment by at least 5 to 10 minutes, with the ointment usually used last.

Each tube of Moxicip 5 g Ointment contains 5 g of ointment, and the exact amount you place in the eye is a small ribbon, not the full tube. The usual frequency and total daily use depend on the infection and the prescriber’s directions, and there is no fixed maximum daily amount that should be self-adjusted at home. Use only the dose and duration your doctor recommends, since eye antibiotic treatment is tailored to the condition being treated.

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
• Eye itching
• Watery eyes
• A strange taste in the mouth after use

• Do not use Moxicip 5 g Ointment if you are allergic to moxifloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics unless a clinician says it is safe.
• Do not let the tube tip touch the eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface to avoid contamination.
• Temporary blurred vision can occur after each dose, so avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.
• Tell your doctor if you wear contact lenses; lenses are usually avoided during an active eye infection unless your clinician says otherwise.
• Use caution if you have a history of serious allergy to antibiotics or unexplained tendon problems with quinolone medicines.
• Use only in the eye as prescribed; do not swallow or apply to the skin unless instructed.
• If symptoms worsen, do not improve, or return after treatment, contact a healthcare professional.

• Other eye medicines, including drops or ointments used at the same time
• Contact lens solutions and lens wear during treatment
• Other quinolone antibiotics if you have a known allergy to the class
• Medications that may already cause eye irritation or dryness

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