Occumox Eye Ointment

Occumox Eye Ointment is an eye ointment containing moxifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, in the strength labeled on each tube. It is used to treat certain bacterial eye infections by delivering medicine directly to the eye in an ointment form. Because it is applied locally, Occumox Eye Ointment helps target the infection where it is needed. Sunways, India supplies this product in a strip/box of 10 tubes.

How it works: Moxifloxacin stops bacteria from making the DNA they need to grow and multiply. In ointment form, Occumox Eye Ointment coats the eye surface so the antibiotic can work directly at the site of infection.

As there are no other strengths or forms of Occumox sold here, this labeled Occumox Eye Ointment is the product used for the full treatment plan prescribed by your doctor. Ointments can feel thicker and blur vision briefly after application, but they may stay on the eye longer than drops, which is one reason a prescriber may choose this form.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection treatment
• Eye infection caused by susceptible bacteria
• Local antibiotic treatment for the eye

• Wash your hands before and after using Occumox Eye Ointment.
• Tilt your head back and pull down the lower eyelid to make a small pocket.
• Apply only the amount prescribed by your doctor into the affected eye(s).
• Do not touch the tube tip to your eye, eyelid, or any surface.
• Close the eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after application; vision may blur briefly.
• If you use other eye medicines, separate them as directed by your doctor, usually with eye drops before ointment.

Occumox Eye Ointment provides moxifloxacin in the labeled strength in each tube, and the exact dose is measured by the small ribbon of ointment your doctor prescribes. It is often used several times a day for a limited period, but the exact frequency and maximum daily amount depend on the infection and the prescriber’s instructions. Use only the schedule your doctor gives you; do not use extra ointment to speed recovery.

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 treated eye
• Unusual taste in the mouth after use
• Watery eyes

• Do not use Occumox Eye Ointment if you have had an allergic reaction to moxifloxacin or another fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision clears after each application.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, myasthenia gravis, or serious drug allergies.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your eye doctor says it is safe.
• Use the ointment for the full prescribed course, even if symptoms improve sooner.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating a child.
• If the eye gets worse or there is no improvement in a few days, contact your doctor.

• Other eye medicines, especially if used at the same time without spacing
• Corticosteroid eye drops or ointments, unless your doctor specifically directs use
• Systemic fluoroquinolone antibiotics
• Medicines that can affect tendon or nerve problems, if you have a history of fluoroquinolone reactions

Store Occumox Eye Ointment at room temperature, keep the tube tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and excessive heat or moisture.