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OPHTHALMIC
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Apr-24
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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

208, OKHLA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,PHASE - 3,New Delhi,Delhi,INDIA,110020
Other Info - MAH0210

FAQs

Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two medicines: Moxifloxacin and Dexamethasone. Moxifloxacin is a bactericidal antibiotic (kills bacteria) by stopping making a copy of their genetic material (DNA), thereby preventing bacterial infection growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid that helps prevent allergic symptoms or inflammatory conditions caused due to the bacterial infection or any eye surgery. Thus, together Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml helps in preventing the bacterial eye infections.
Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml usually improves symptoms within 3 to 5 days. However, use medicine for a duration recommended by your doctor. Please do not use for more than the recommended duration as it contains dexamethasone, which is a steroid and can cause unwanted side-effects.
Inform your doctor before any medications while using Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml. If your doctor advises you to take other eye drops along with Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml, maintain an interval of at least 5 minutes between two eye drops.
Do not wear contact lenses while using Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, avoid prolonged use, as it may cause cataracts (clouding of the eye).

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

It is advisable to avoid alcohol intake while using Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml as it may affect your ability to fight infections.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml is a category C medicine. Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml may cause some side effects to the unborn baby or fetus, so it should not be used in pregnant women.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml may cause vision problems. However, it will be mild and temporary in nature. So, it is advisable to avoid driving until your vision clears.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml can be used for treating eye infections in patients with liver diseases.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml can be used for treating eye infections in patients with kidney diseases.

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Children

Caution

Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml should be used with caution in children. It is not recommended for use in newborns.

About Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml

Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the class of ‘antibiotics’ used to treat inflammation associated with bacterial eye infections. It treats eye infections like conjunctivitis (infected conjunctiva) and other inflammatory conditions after eye surgery. 

Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two medicines: Moxifloxacin (antibiotic) and Dexamethasone (steroid). Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic that stops bacteria from making a copy of their genetic material (DNA), thereby killing and stopping the growth of bacterial infection. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection such as redness and irritation by inhibiting the natural substance like prostaglandins that cause inflammation. Thus together Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml prevents spread of redness, allergies, inflammation and bacterial infection in the eyes. 

You should use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml are application site burning/stinging sensation or redness and temporary blurred vision. While using eye drops, if swelling or sensitivity to light occurs, wash your eyes thoroughly with cold water after 15 minutes. If the condition does not improve, consult your doctor immediately. 

Do not use Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to Moxifloxacin, Dexamethasone, or any contents of it. Before taking Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml, inform your doctor if you have fungal infections, viral infections such as viral infection of the conjunctiva or cornea of an eye, herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis. Do not use Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml if you have tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulceration, lesions with incomplete formation of the covering tissue, and increased pressure inside the eye.

Uses of Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml

Bacterial eye infections.

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Medicinal Benefits

Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two medicines: Moxifloxacin and Dexamethasone. Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine that has anti-inflammatory properties and acts by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation. It also reduces symptoms associated with infection such as redness and irritation.

Directions for Use

Eye drops/Ophthalmic solution: Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.

Side Effects of Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml

  • Stinging or burning sensation
  • Redness 
  • Blurred vision
  • Swelling
  • Watery eyes

Drug Warnings

Before taking Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe pain in the eye, glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye), eye injury or eye surgery, or using any other eye drops or eye ointment. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice swelling or weight gain around the trunk or in the face, as it may be a sign of Cushing’s syndrome (high levels of cortisol in the body). Do not use eye drops for longer than recommended by your doctor as it may suppress adrenal gland function and may increase the risk of cataracts (clouding of the eye). Mahaflox-D Eye Drops 5 ml should be not be used in the skin conditions like herpes simplex virus infection, or other viral eye infections. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MoxifloxacinDisopyramide
Critical
MoxifloxacinBepridil
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • RITONAVIR
  • COBICISTAT

Habit Forming

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Sleep for at least six to eight hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
  • Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day. Do not wash your eyes if you have undergone any eye surgery for at least 2 weeks. 
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This effect can also affect your body’s ability to fight off infections. 

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