Vigamox Ophthalmic Solution 5ml

Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Vigamox 0.5% Eye Drops are used in the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis. Bacterial Conjunctivitis also known as pink eye, is a bacterial eye infection affecting the conjunctiva (a clear tissue spread over the white part of your eyeball and lines the eyelid). This infection can easily spread by direct or indirect contact with an infected person.

• Use Vigamox eye drops exactly as your doctor prescribes. Follow all directions on your prescription. Do not use Vigamox medicine in larger or smaller quantities or longer than recommended.
• If you put on contact lenses, remove them before applying Vigamox eye drops. Wash your hands prior to using the eye drops. Ask your healthcare provider if contact lenses can be put on again after applying the medication.

To apply the eye drops

• Tilt your head back and pull the lower eyelid of the infected eye to make a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye. Look up and press the dropper to push out a drop.
• Close your eyes briefly with your head down without blinking. 
• Put only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed. 
• If you are prescribed more than one eye drop, wait about five minutes between the two eye drops. 
• Wait ten minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor prescribed.

Vigamox Ophthalmic Solution is for topical ophthalmic use only.

The pharmacological mechanism of action of Vigamox eye drops is based on the active ingredient moxifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Moxifloxacin exerts its antibacterial effects by inhibiting the activity of bacterial topoisomerases, which are enzymes involved in the replication and transcription of bacterial DNA.

Specifically, moxifloxacin targets type II topoisomerases, including DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, essential for bacterial DNA replication and transcription. By inhibiting these enzymes, moxifloxacin prevents the bacteria from replicating and dividing, leading to their eventual death.

Moxifloxacin has a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including those responsible for causing bacterial conjunctivitis, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus aureus. Additionally, moxifloxacin has demonstrated activity against atypical bacteria, such as Chlamydia trachomatis, which can cause conjunctivitis.

• Store this medicine at room temperature in the original container at 30°C.
• Please protect it from light and moisture.
• Keep Vigamox out of the reach and sight of children. 
• Do not use Vigamox ophthalmic solution after the expiry date has passed.

• Practise good hygiene to keep your eyes healthy and free from irritants.
• Know the things that cause your allergies, such as pollen, grit, and other things. Do not touch your eyes.
• To prevent contamination, thoroughly wash your hands before touching the dropper or tube.

• Do not touch the dropper tip after you touch any surface to avoid contamination.
• The dropper tip should also not come into contact with the eye as this may cause injury to the eye. 
• If more than one ophthalmic medicinal product is used, the medicines must be used at least 5 minutes apart.
• Gently closing the eyelids after administration is recommended. Closing eyelids may minimise the systemic absorption of medicinal products administered through the ocular route and decrease systemic adverse reactions.
• Before using Vigamox Ophthalmic Solution, inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses.