Drug Catalog - Product Detail
MOXIFLOXACIN OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.50% SOL 3ML
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65862-0840-03 | AUROBINDO PHARMA | 3 | 0.5% | SOLUTION |
PACKAGE FILES
Generic Name
MOXIFLOXACIN
Substance Name
MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Application Number
ANDA206242
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution USP, 0.5% is a sterile solution for topical ophthalmic use. Moxifloxacin hydrochloride USP is an 8-methoxy fluoroquinolone anti-infective, with a diazabicyclononyl ring at the C7 position. The chemical name for moxifloxacin hydrochloride is 1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-7-[(4aS,7aS)-octahydro- 6H-pyrrolol[3,4b]pyridin-6-yl]-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid, monohydrochloride. The molecular formula for moxifloxacin hydrochloride is C 21 H 24 FN 3 O 4 •HCl and its molecular weight is 437.9 g/mol. The chemical structure is presented below: Moxifloxacin hydrochloride USP is a slightly yellow to yellow powder or crystals, slightly hygroscopic. Each mL of moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution, USP contains 5.45 mg moxifloxacin hydrochloride USP, equivalent to 5 mg moxifloxacin base. Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution, USP 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 a sterile, clear, yellow color solution. Practically free form visible particles packed in 5 mL natural LDPE bottle with LDPE nozzle and tan color HDPE cap with a tamper-evident ring. 3 mL in a 5 mL bottle NDC 65862-840-03 Storage: Store at 2˚C to 25˚C (36˚F 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 influenza 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 ophthalmic solution is for topical ophthalmic use. Instill one drop in the affected eye 3 times a day for 7 days. ( 2 )