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 Vigilox LE

Eye irritation
Eye itching
Headache
Inflammation of the nose
Pharyngitis
Dry eye
Corneal inflammation
Subconjunctival hemorrhage

How to use Vigilox LE Eye/Ear Drops

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/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Vigilox LE Eye/Ear Drops works

Vigilox LE Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Loteprednol etabonate and Moxifloxacin. Loteprednol etabonate is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness, swelling and itching. Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic which prevents bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. This treats your infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vigilox LE Eye/Ear Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vigilox LE Eye/Ear Drops is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Vigilox LE Eye/Ear Drops may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Vigilox LE Eye/Ear Drops may make you feel dizzy or light-headed, you may experience a sudden, transient loss of vision, or you may faint for a short period. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Vigilox LE Eye/Ear Drops 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.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Patient concerns

Fever 99.9 Body ache Throat irritation Eyes inflamation

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Take tab Pacimol one tab stat and 1 tab SOS. For throat infection and eye inflammation you need to be examined in the clinic

Eye inflammation, continuous water flow

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Use eyedrop refresh tears 4 times a day. Get your eye examination by doctor also

How long does Vigilox LE Eye/Ear Drops takes to work?

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

Can I stop taking Vigilox LE Eye/Ear Drops when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Vigilox LE Eye/Ear Drops 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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