VIGOQUIN-DX | Moxifloxacin & Dexamethasone Eye Drops
Composition: Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride IP equivalent to Moxifloxacin 0.5% w/v, Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate IP equivalent to Dexamethasone Phosphate 0.1% w/v, Water for Injections IP q.s.
Other Ingredients:
Polyethylene Glycol 400 USP/NF
Propylene Glycol IP
Description: Vigoquin DX is a combination of Moxifloxacin 0.5% w/v and Dexamethasone Phosphate 0.1% w/v, Moxifloxacin is a fourth generation fluoroquinolone controls infection by inhibiting the DNA gyrase & topoisomerase IV, Dexamethasone a potent corticosteroid effectively controls the inflammation by inhibiting the release inflammatory mediators.
Indications:
Vigoquin DX is indicated for steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists. The combination can also be used for post-operative inflammation and any other ocular inflammation associated with infection.
Dosage: One or two drops instilled into the conjunctival sac(s), every 4 to 6 hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 to 2 drops every two hours. Frequency must be decreased gradually or warranted by improvement in clinical signs. Care should be taken not to discontinue the therapy prematurely.
Contraindications: Vigoquin DX is contraindicated in epithelial herps simplex keratitis (Dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicela and in many other viral diseases of the conjunctiva and cornea. Mycobacterial infection of the eye and fungal diseases of ocular structures and in individuals hypersensitive to any of the components of medication.
Warning and Precautions:
NOT FOR INJECTION, FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY.
Prolonged use of steroids may result in glaucoma with damage to the optic nerve, defects in visual acuity and fields of vision and posterior subcapsular cataract formation.
Adverse Effects:
The most frequently reported drug-related undesirable effects seen with moxifloxacin are conjunctival irritation, increased lacrimation, keratitis and papillary conjunctivitis.
Packing:
Vigoquin DX Eye Drops are available in 5ml in lyondellbasel Purell low density polyethylene dispensing system consisting of plastic bottle with good flexibility.
Tamper evidence ring around the closure and neck are of the bottle.
Storage Instruction:
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Do not freeze.
Protect from light and moisture.
Use the solution within one month after opening the vial.
