MOXIMAK TABLETS

Description

Each film-coated tablet contains

Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride equivalent to Moxifloxacin 400 mg.

Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic and is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also utilized in the treatment of urinary tract infections, nose, throat, skin and soft tissue infections and lung infections (pneumonia). It treats the infection by preventing the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet is in the class of medicines known as Antibiotics. Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet is utilized in treating acute bacterial sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community acquired pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, uncomplicated urinary tract infection, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet should not be used in patients with liver and heart conditions. Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet should not be used in pregnant and lactating mothers. Consult the doctor before intake.

Inform the doctor before intake if you have or had myasthenia gravis, diabetes, epilepsy or any other mental disorders.

Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet should not be administered in children and adolescents under the age of 18 years. Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet must be taken cautiously in premature patients with renal impairment. Please consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

The side effects of Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and pain in the stomach. Please consult your doctor in case the above symptoms fails to improve.

How to use Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet

Take this medication in the dosage and for as long as prescribed by your doctor. Take it whole. Do not crush, chew or break it. Moxifloxacin Tablet can be consumed with or without food, but taking it at a fixed time is advisable.

Medicinal Benefits

Moxifloxacin Tablet is a bactericidal drug which kills bacteria that cause a wide variety of infections. It stops a bacteria’s function to replicate their genetic material (DNA) which eventually kills bacteria and makes them unable to reproduce which cures your infection. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used against a vast variety of gram-positive, gram-negative, and anaerobic bacteria (those living without oxygen).

Side Effects of Moxifloxacin Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Headache

Precautions

You have been advised Moxiflox Tablet for the treatment of an eye bacterial infection.

• Do not leave out any doses and complete the full course of treatment even if your condition improves.
• Press the corner of the eye (near the nose) for around 1 minute, following instillation of the medication.
• Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to prevent contamination.
• Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
• It may cause short-term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
• Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
• Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the medication.

 Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ )

What is the use of Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet ?

Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections.

How is Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet used?

Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet is a bactericidal drug that destroys bacteria that cause a broad spectrum of infections. It disrupts a bacteria’s function to replicate their genetic material (DNA) which eventually kills bacteria and prevents bacteria from multiplying. Therefore, it cures bacterial infections.

What are the precautions I need to take while using Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet ?

Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet can make the skin sensitive to sunlight. So, exposure to strong sunlight/UV light should be avoided for a long duration while taking Moxiflox Tablet.

Is Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet associated with muscle weakness?

Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet can cause muscle weakness and hence should be avoided in individuals having any muscle weakness or myasthenia gravis as it can aggravate the condition. Please consult your physician, prior to initiating Moxiflox Tablet if you have any such disease condition.

Can I use Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet for cold, cough and flu?

Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet is an antibacterial drug that acts only against bacterial infections but not against viral infections such as cold, cough and flu. It is not advisable to take Moxiflox Tablet without consulting your doctor. Self-medication is unsafe and reduces the effectiveness of Moxiflox Tablet causing antibiotic resistance.

Can I discontinue taking Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet self-medically?

It is advised to finish the course even if you are feeling better since it is an antibiotic, and discontinuing it in the middle can result in repeated infections. Keep taking Moxifloxacin 400mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has recommended to effectively treat your illness.