MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat bacterial eye infections. It stops the growth of bacteria and helps in relieving redness, itching, and swelling.

MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop is to be used only in the affected eye in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

The most common side effects include discomfort and irritation at the application site. If this side effect persists for a longer duration, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water. Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients of this medicine if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause blurring of vision.

Uses of MQ-Mox Ophthalmic Solution

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of MQ-Mox Ophthalmic Solution

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of MQ-Mox Ophthalmic Solution

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of MQ-Mox

Eye irritation
Eye discomfort
Blurred vision

How to use MQ-Mox Ophthalmic Solution

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

How MQ-Mox Ophthalmic Solution works

MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop is a combination of two medicines: Moxifloxacin and Dexamethasone. Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic which prevents bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. This treats your eye infection. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take MQ-Mox Ophthalmic Solution?

If you miss a dose of MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop is used for the treatment of bacterial infection and inflammation of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your condition hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Patient concerns

dear sir, my son PATIENT age is 1 month 7 days only. he has cold before 20 days. mostly his nose railways block. he has no cough and no fever. medicine not work properly. please suggest.

Dr. Soumyashree Hota

Paediatrics

Use sinarest -S nasal drop,1 drop in in each nostril every 4hrs, syp Mox 6ml thrice daily for 5 days, syp maxtra 1.2ml thrice

Having fear for last 3 days, giving calpol 250 and Meftal P now, can I give Mox 250

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, Mox is an antibiotic and should be given only if bacterial infection. Please review with nearest pediatrician for clinical evaluation before starting antibiotics.

Sir, I am facing hair fall problem. I am a student . Is MQ 10 is optiona tonme Sorry Mx-10 is option

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Hair loss, or alopecia can be associated with a wide variety of conditions, from genetic to autoimmune to infectious to environmental. Common forms of hair loss include the following: ?Androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness) ?Alopecia areata ?Scarring (cicatricial) alopecia ?Telogen effluvium ?Anagen effluvium ?Congenital hypotrichosis ?Infection-related hair loss (eg, tinea capitis and folliculitis) ?Physical hair damage or defect (eg, trichotillomania, loose anagen syndrome, monilethrix, and overprocessing) Androgenetic alopecia is by far the most common form of hair loss, followed by telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, tinea capitis, scarring alopecia, and hair loss from over processing. Upto 100 hair fall per day is considered normal. Correct diagnosis would require a clinical evaluation and then appropriate treatment can be prescribed. Also assessment of thyroid function, a complete blood count (CBC), and measurement of serum ferritin is required. The treatment requires a clinical assessment and correlation with Lab reports.

Fever for 3 days, giving calpol 250 and Meftal P for now, can I give Mox 250

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis and clinical examination. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

FAQs

Q. How long does MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop takes to work?

Usually, MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. Can I stop using MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop when I feel better?

No, do not stop using MQ-Mox Eye/Ear Drop and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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References

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