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Mahaflox LP Eye Drops
Manufactured byMANKIND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsLoteprednol (0.5 %w/v) + Moxifloxacin (0.5 %w/v)
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Description
Mahaflox LP Eye Drops is a combination of Loteprednol and Moxifloxacin. This medicine is used to treat bacterial eye infections. It is also effective in treating the symptoms of pain, redness, and/or swelling that may occur after an eye surgery. It works by killing the infection-causing bacteria and also reduces the redness and swelling associated with an infection.
Mahaflox LP 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.
Mahaflox LP Eye Drops is meant to be used in your eyes 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 that would be difficult to treat in the future. This medicine is effective only for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and not viruses or fungi.
Mahaflox LP Eye Drops is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are applying any other medicines to your eyes or have any other eye problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Mahaflox LP Eye Drops
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Mahaflox LP Eye Drops
Eye pain and discomfort
Eye irritation
Dry eye
Uses of Mahaflox LP Eye Drops
What is it prescribed for?
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 lines the eyelid). Symptoms may include redness, itching of the affected eye(s). This infection can easily spread by direct or indirect contact with an infected person. Mahaflox LP Eye Drops is used in the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.
Post-Surgery Eye Inflammation and Infection
Mahaflox LP Eye Drops is used to treat the symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, etc. associated with eye surgeries. It is also used to prevent the risk of bacterial eye infection after surgery.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required for Mahaflox LP Eye Drops to show its effect is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time for which Mahaflox LP 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 tendencies have been reported with Mahaflox LP Eye Drops.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Use of Mahaflox LP Eye Drops is not recommended in pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Mahaflox LP Eye Drops is not recommended for use during breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid using Mahaflox LP Eye Drops if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as severe itching, redness, eye irritation, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light.
Viral/Fungal eye infections
Mahaflox LP Eye Drops does not treat eye infections caused by viruses or fungi. Hence, this medicine is not recommended in such cases as it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Use of Mahaflox LP Eye Drops is not recommended in pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Mahaflox LP Eye Drops is not recommended for use during breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Driving or operating machines
Mahaflox LP Eye Drops may cause short-term blurring of vision, pain/irritation/discomfort in the eyes after instilling into the eyes. If you experience such symptoms, avoid driving or operating machines.
Contact lenses
Do not wear contact lenses if you have an eye infection. Mahaflox LP Eye Drops should not be administered while wearing contact lenses. Consult your doctor for use of contact lenses after an eye surgery.
Antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a condition in which the antibiotic is not effective against the bacteria. This can be avoided by following the dose and duration of treatment as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue this medication even if your symptoms get better after a few doses. Alternatively, if you do not feel better even after the prescribed duration, consult your doctor.
Use in children
Mahaflox LP Eye Drops is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age due to a lack of safety and efficacy data.
Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Mahaflox LP 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 Mahaflox LP 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
Ketorolac
Bromfenac
Diclofenac
Disease interactions
Eye disorder
Long term use of Mahaflox LP Eye Drops may cause an increase in the intraocular pressure and the risk of other eye problems. Hence, this medicine should be used with caution if you have a history of cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eyes leading to blurred vision), glaucoma (eye condition due to increased pressure in the eyes that may lead to vision loss), or high intraocular pressure (fluid pressure inside your eyes) as it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Mahaflox LP 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 clean and 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
How it works
Mahaflox LP Eye Drops is a combination of Loteprednol and Moxifloxacin.
Loteprednol works by decreasing the release of certain substances that cause swelling.
Moxifloxacin stops the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This helps to prevent the growth of bacteria and eventually kills them.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives, Ophthalmic preparations
Schedule
Schedule H
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Medicines.org.uk. 2021. MOXIVIG 0.5%w/v Eye Drops, Solution - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 31 August 2021].
Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Lotemax 0.5% w/v Eye Drops, Suspension - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 31 August 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Dec 2021
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