Moxigram 5 g Ointment

Moxigram 5 g Ointment is a prescription eye ointment that contains moxifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. Each tube contains 5 g of ointment for ocular use. It works by stopping susceptible bacteria from multiplying, helping relieve the infection when used exactly as prescribed.

How it works: Moxifloxacin blocks bacterial enzymes needed for DNA repair and copying, so the bacteria cannot grow and spread. In ointment form, it stays on the eye surface longer, which can help the medicine contact the infected area.

Moxigram 5 g Ointment is a single-strength, physician-directed eye ointment formulation, not a higher- or lower-strength option within this brand line. The 5 g tube size is intended for short-course treatment and is often chosen for practical dosing, easy application to the eye, and enough medication to complete the prescribed course. Because eye ointments can blur vision briefly after use, a doctor may choose this form when nighttime or less frequent application is appropriate.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Other susceptible bacterial eye infections
• Treatment of infections caused by moxifloxacin-sensitive organisms
• Ocular antibiotic therapy as prescribed by a doctor

• Wash your hands before and after using Moxigram 5 g Ointment.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place a small ribbon of ointment into the eye pocket.
• Do not let the tube tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Close the eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes to help spread the ointment.
• Expect temporary blurred vision after application; avoid driving until your vision clears.
• Use it at the times and for the full number of days your doctor prescribes, even if symptoms improve.

Moxigram 5 g Ointment provides 5 g of moxifloxacin ointment per tube, and the exact amount used per dose depends on the prescribing instructions for your eye infection. It may be applied multiple times a day or as directed by your doctor; there is no universal maximum daily amount because the treatment plan is individualized for this ophthalmic product. Your prescriber decides the schedule based on the infection, your age, and how you respond to treatment.

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 stinging
• Eye redness
• Eye discomfort or itching
• Watery eyes
• A strange or bitter taste in the mouth after the ointment drains

• Use only in the eye; do not swallow Moxigram 5 g Ointment.
• Remove contact lenses before use unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not wear contact lenses while you have an active eye infection unless your prescriber approves it.
• Temporary blurred vision can affect driving or using machinery right after dosing.
• Tell your doctor if you have had an allergy to moxifloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Do not use the ointment longer than prescribed, since overuse can encourage resistant bacteria.
• If pain, swelling, or vision changes worsen, contact a healthcare professional promptly.

• Other eye medications, including drops or ointments, may need to be spaced apart by at least 5 to 10 minutes.
• Tell your doctor about all other antibiotics you use, especially if you are also treating another infection.
• If you use contact lens solutions or eye products, ask how to time them with Moxigram 5 g Ointment.
• A history of allergy to fluoroquinolones is an important interaction-type safety concern for this product.

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