MOXIETHIX™-KT

5 ML

MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops is a combination of Moxifloxacin and Ketorolac. This medicine is used as an antibiotic to treat bacterial eye infections. It is also effective in treating the symptoms of pain, redness, and/or swelling that may occur after cataract surgery (an eye surgery to correct blurring of vision). It works by killing the infection-causing bacteria and also reduces the redness and swelling associated with an infection.

MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops may cause side effects such as pain, discomfort, irritation, and dryness of the eye. These symptoms usually subside on their own. However, consult your doctor if these symptoms stay for a long time or if they become severe.

MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops is for ocular (eyes) use only. It should be instilled into your eyes as prescribed by your doctor. You will start to feel better in a few days. However, continue taking the medicine for the prescribed duration. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may result in decreased effectiveness of the medicine or increased risk of re-infection. This medicine is effective only for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and not viruses or fungi.

MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have a history of asthma or bleeding disorders. Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines for any other health conditions. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Major & minor side effects for MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops

• Eye pain
• Eye irritation
• Dry eye
• Eye discomfort
• Eye swelling
• Blurred vision
   

What is it prescribed for?

• Post-Surgery Eye Inflammation and Infection

MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops is used to treat symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, etc. associated with cataract surgery (an eye surgery to correct blurring of vision). It is also used to prevent the risk of bacterial eye infection after surgery.

• Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Bacterial conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye is a bacterial eye infection affecting the conjunctiva (a clear tissue covering the white part of your eyeball and lining the eyelid). Symptoms may include redness, itching, etc. in the affected eye(s). MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops is used in the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.

Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required for Moxifloxacin & Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Suspension Eye Drops to show its effect is not clinically known.

How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time for which Moxifloxacin & Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Suspension Eye Drops remains active in your body is not clinically known.

Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Moxifloxacin & Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Suspension Eye Drops.

Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Moxifloxacin & Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Suspension Eye Drops is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine.

Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Moxifloxacin & Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Suspension Eye Drops is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine.

• Allergy

Avoid using MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as severe itching, redness, eye irritation, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light.

Warnings for special population

• Pregnancy

MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

• Contact lenses

Avoid wearing contact lenses if you have an eye infection. MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops should not be administered while wearing contact lenses. For use of contact lenses after an eye surgery, follow the instructions given by your doctor.

• Driving or operating machines

MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops may cause short-term blurring of vision, burning sensation, or discomfort in your eyes after instilling into the eyes. If you experience such symptoms, avoid driving or operating machines.

• Use in children

MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age due to a lack of safety and efficacy data.

• Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a condition in which the antibiotic is not effective against the bacteria. This can be avoided by completing the dose and duration of treatment as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue this medication even if your symptoms get better. Alternatively, if you do not feel better even after the prescribed duration, please consult your doctor.

• Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops. Instill the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

• Overdose

As MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not administer more than the prescribed dose. 

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

• Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

• Dexamethasone
• Prednisolone
• Loteprednol

Disease interactions

• Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and cause breathing difficulty. MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops should be used with caution if you have a history of asthma after taking NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines like Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, etc.).

• Bleeding disorders

Bleeding disorders are a group of conditions that lead to an inability to form a proper blood clot and cause prolonged bleeding. MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops may be absorbed in your body and rarely cause prolonged bleeding time. Hence, this medicine should be used with caution if you have active bleeding disorders, due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding. 

Food interactions
Information not available.

Lab interactions
Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops is for external use only. Administer it into your eyes as directed by your doctor. 

Avoid touching the tip of the dropper against your eye or other surface. Close the cover of the bottle after administration to keep it free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip.

Ensure that you complete the course of treatment to prevent re-infection. 

Do not touch your eyes with unwashed hands. Avoid sharing items like eyeglasses, contact lenses, pillows, towels, clothes, eye or face makeup if you have an eye infection. 

Miscelleneous
Usage does not depend on food timings
To be taken as instructed by doctor
Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
MOXIETHIX™-KT Eye Drops is a combination of Moxifloxacin and Ketorolac. 
Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria. 
Ketorolac works by reducing the formation of certain chemical substances in the body that are responsible for pain and swelling.

Legal Status
Approved
Unknown
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Classification

• Category

Ophthalmic preparations, Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents, Ophthalmic anti-infectives

• Schedule

Schedule H

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