Sumiflo Eye Drop
Moxifloxacin HCl 0.5% w/v eye drop
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Mode of action
It is fourth generation synthetic fluoroquinolone and bacteriocidal in nature. It acts by inhibiting the enzyme bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase Iv, prevents the excessive supercoiling of DNA during the replication or transcription. Finally, inhibit their function and thereby inhibiting the bacterial cell division.
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Indication
- Bacterial conjunctivitis
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Side effects
Hypersensitivity, pruritis, burning sensation, irritation, hyperemia
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Precaution
Should be isotonic, pregnancy, lactation, for external use only
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Dose
- Bacterial conjunctivitis
Adult: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye tid for 7 days. Child: >1 year: Instilled 1 drop in the affected eye tid for 7 days
- Bacterial conjunctivitis