OCUMOX E/D 5ML

Ocumox Eye Drops 5ml contain Moxifloxacin 0.5% (5mg/ml), a fourth-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for the treatment of susceptible bacterial eye infections, including bacterial conjunctivitis. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria responsible for the infection.

What Is Ocumox Eye Drops Used For?

Ocumox may be prescribed for:

• Bacterial eye infections
• Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye)
• Eye infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Other bacterial ocular infections when specifically prescribed by an eye-care professional

Ocumox is an antibiotic and does not treat viral or allergic eye infections.

Key Benefits

✓ Contains Moxifloxacin 0.5%
✓ Broad-spectrum ophthalmic antibiotic
✓ Helps eliminate susceptible bacteria causing eye infections
✓ Convenient 5ml sterile eye-drop bottle
✓ Suitable for use under medical supervision

How to Use

Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor or ophthalmologist.

The manufacturer's prescribing information states a usual regimen of 1 drop into the affected eye(s) three times daily for 7 days, but the appropriate treatment may vary according to the patient's condition.

• Wash your hands before application.
• Do not allow the dropper tip to touch the eye, eyelids or other surfaces.
• Instill the prescribed number of drops.
• Close the bottle immediately after use.
• Complete the prescribed course unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Possible Side Effects

Some users may experience:

• Temporary eye irritation
• Burning or stinging after application
• Eye redness
• Dry or watery eyes
• Temporary blurred vision

Seek urgent medical attention if you develop significant swelling, severe eye pain, difficulty breathing or signs of a serious allergic reaction.

Pharmacist / Eye-Care Advice

• Use only when prescribed or recommended by an eye-care professional.
• Do not use Ocumox for ordinary eye redness without identifying the cause.
• Antibiotic eye drops should not be used unnecessarily because inappropriate antibiotic use can contribute to resistance.
• Avoid wearing contact lenses while experiencing signs or symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis, as advised in the manufacturer's prescribing information.
• Do not share eye drops with another person.
• If symptoms worsen, vision becomes blurred, or there is significant eye pain or swelling, seek ophthalmological assessment promptly.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding should be discussed with a doctor before use.