Oxcin (0.5%) 5Ml Eye Drops

Overview

Oxcin 0.5% Eye Drops is a sterile ophthalmic antibiotic solution containing moxifloxacin hydrochloride equivalent to moxifloxacin 5 mg per mL. The 5 mL dropper bottle is intended for topical use in the eye and is prescribed for bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible bacteria. It is not a general treatment for every red or irritated eye because viral, fungal, allergic, traumatic and dry-eye conditions require different management.

Moxifloxacin acts directly against susceptible bacteria at the ocular surface. By controlling the bacterial infection, treatment may help resolve infection-related redness, discharge, irritation, discomfort and eyelid sticking. Completing the prescribed course is important because stopping early can allow infection to persist or recur and may contribute to antibiotic resistance.

Benefits

• Treats bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible organisms
• Delivers antibacterial medicine directly to the ocular surface
• May help resolve infection-related redness, discharge, irritation and discomfort as the infection clears

Key Features

• Moxifloxacin 0.5% w/v, equivalent to 5 mg/mL
• Sterile topical ophthalmic solution
• 5 mL dropper bottle
• Fourth-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic
• Prescription-only medicine

Dosage and How to Use

• How to use: Wash hands, tilt the head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and instil one drop without touching the dropper tip to the eye or any surface. Close the eye gently and press the inner corner near the nose for 2 to 3 minutes. Replace the cap immediately.
• Administration: For topical ophthalmic use only. Do not inject or swallow. Separate other topical eye medicines by at least 5 minutes.
• Recommended dose: One drop in the affected eye or eyes three times daily, or exactly as prescribed. Product information indicates that treatment commonly continues for a further 2 to 3 days after improvement, with duration based on clinical response.
• Adult dose: One drop in the affected eye or eyes three times daily, as prescribed.
• Pediatric use: No dosage adjustment is generally required in children according to product information. Evidence in neonates is limited, and use for neonatal conjunctivitis is not recommended.
• Elderly use: No dosage adjustment is generally required.
• When to take: Three times daily at evenly spaced times, as prescribed.
• With food: Not applicable; ophthalmic administration is unrelated to meals.
• Maximum daily dose: Do not exceed the prescribed frequency. The labeled regimen is one drop per affected eye three times daily.
• Missed dose: Use the missed dose when remembered unless the next dose is nearly due. Skip the missed dose in that situation and continue the regular schedule. Do not use two doses together.
• Overdose: Ocular overdose is unlikely because the conjunctival sac holds only a small volume. If excessive solution is placed in the eye, gently rinse with clean water. Seek medical advice if significant symptoms occur or if there is concern after accidental ingestion.

Specifications

Side Effects

Common side effects

• Eye pain
• Eye irritation
• Dry eye
• Eye itching
• Eye redness
• Unusual taste
• Temporary blurred vision

Serious side effects (seek medical help)

• Severe hypersensitivity or anaphylactic reaction
• Marked eye swelling or severe persistent pain
• Significant or sudden vision change
• Severe corneal reaction or worsening infection

Allergic reaction

Discontinue use and obtain urgent medical help if facial or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, widespread rash, hives or another severe allergic reaction occurs.

Safety and Precautions

• Use only for bacterial eye infection when prescribed.
• Do not wear contact lenses while signs and symptoms of bacterial eye infection are present.
• Stop treatment and seek urgent help for signs of severe hypersensitivity.
• Prolonged use may cause overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi.
• Seek reassessment if symptoms do not improve within 5 days or worsen.
• Avoid contaminating the dropper tip.
• Do not share the bottle.
• Use separate ophthalmic medicines at least 5 minutes apart.
• Press the nasolacrimal duct for 2 to 3 minutes after dosing, particularly in children, to reduce systemic absorption.

When not to use

Known allergy to moxifloxacin or another quinolone | Viral, fungal or allergic eye conditions unless specifically assessed and treated by an eye-care professional | Routine empiric treatment of gonococcal conjunctivitis | Routine treatment of neonatal conjunctivitis without specialist direction

Special populations

• Pregnancy: Systemic exposure after topical ocular use is low, but use during pregnancy should be directed by the prescribing healthcare professional.
• Breastfeeding: Use during breastfeeding should follow the prescribing healthcare professional's advice. Systemic exposure from ocular administration is low.
• Liver: No dosage adjustment is generally required for hepatic impairment according to product information.
• Kidney: No dosage adjustment is generally required for renal impairment according to product information.
• Driving: Temporary blurred vision or other visual disturbance may occur after instillation. Do not drive or operate machinery until vision is clear.

Interactions

Drugs:

• No specific interaction studies have been performed and clinically significant systemic interactions are considered unlikely because ocular exposure is low. Keep at least a 5-minute interval between different topical eye medicines.

Food:

• No clinically relevant food interaction is expected because the medicine is applied topically to the eye.

Storage and Disposal

• Store below 25°C, protect from light and keep the bottle tightly closed. Discard 4 weeks after first opening.
• Store below 25°C and protect from light.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Dispose of unused or expired solution according to local medicine-disposal requirements or pharmacy guidance.

Disclaimer

Prescription medicine. Consult a doctor, pharmacist or ophthalmologist before use. This product information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Use only as directed, complete the prescribed course and seek urgent care for severe allergy symptoms or sudden visual deterioration.