Drug Catalog - Product Detail
MOXIFLOXACIN HCL OPHTH SOLN 0.5% (BASE EQUIV) 3 ML
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17478-0519-19 | AKORN | 3 | 0.5% | SOLUTION |
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Description
11 DESCRIPTION Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% is a sterile solution for topical ophthalmic use. Moxifloxacin hydrochloride is an 8-methoxy fluoroquinolone anti-infective, with a diazabicyclononyl ring at the C7 position. The chemical name for moxifloxacin hydrochloride 1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-7-[(4aS,7aS)-octahydro-6H-pyrrolol[3,4-b] pyridin-6-yl]-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid, monohydrochloride. The molecular formula for moxifloxacin hydrochloride is C 12 H 24 FN 3 O 4 •HCl and its molecular weight is 437.9 g/mol. The chemical structure is presented below: Moxifloxacin hydrochloride is a slightly yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Each mL of Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP contains 5.45 mg moxifloxacin hydrochloride, equivalent to 5 mg moxifloxacin base. Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution contains Active: Moxifloxacin 0.5% (5 mg/mL); Inactives: Boric acid, sodium chloride, and water for injection. May also contain hydrochloric acid/sodium hydroxide to adjust pH to approximately 6.8. Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP is an isotonic solution with an osmolality of approximately 290 mOsm/kg. Chemical Structure
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% is supplied as a sterile ophthalmic solution in a dispensing system consisting of a natural low density polyethylene bottle and dispensing plug and tan polypropylene closure. Tamper evidence is provided with a shrink band around the closure and neck area of the package. NDC 17478-519-19 3 mL in 5 mL bottle Storage: Store at 2° to 25°C (36° to 77°F).
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: Corynebacterium species* Micrococcus luteus* Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Staphylococcus haemolyticus Staphylococcus hominis Staphylococcus warneri* Streptococcus pneumoniae Streptococcus viridans group Acinetobacter lwoffii* Haemophilus influenzae Haemophilus parainfluenzae* Chlamydia trachomatis *Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections. Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution is a topical fluoroquinolone anti-infective indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: Corynebacterium species*, Micrococcus luteus*, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis , Staphylococcus haemolyticus, Staphylococcus hominis, Staphylococcus warneri*, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus viridans group, Acinetobacter lwoffii*, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae*, Chlamydia trachomatis *Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections. ( 1 )
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Instill one drop in the affected eye 3 times a day for 7 days. Moxifloxacin is for topical ophthalmic use. Instill one drop in the affected eye 3 times a day for 7 days. ( 2 )