Mbiotic 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

Mbiotic 0.5% Eye Drop is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. 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. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

It may cause eye discomfort, dry eyes and burning sensation in the eyes immediately following application. However, these side effects are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. Do not wear contact lenses while using it.

Uses of Mbiotic Eye Drop

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Mbiotic Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Mbiotic 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Mbiotic Eye Drop

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 Mbiotic

Burning sensation in eye
Eye discomfort
Dry eye

How to use Mbiotic Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 the extra liquid.

How Mbiotic Eye Drop works

Mbiotic 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mbiotic 0.5% Eye Drop 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

Mbiotic 0.5% Eye Drop 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

Mbiotic 0.5% Eye Drop may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Mbiotic 0.5% Eye Drop 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

What if you forget to take Mbiotic Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Mbiotic 0.5% Eye Drop, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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

Mbiotic 0.5% Eye Drop

₹63/Eye Drop

Moxicip Eye Drop

Cipla Ltd

₹253.31/eye drop

290% costlier

Genfour 0.5% Eye Drop

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹169.25/eye drop

160% costlier

Mahaflox 0.5% Eye Drop

Mankind Pharma Ltd

₹105.14/eye drop

62% costlier

Moxigram Eye Drop

Micro Labs Ltd

₹201/eye drop

209% costlier

Mosi Eye Drop

FDC Ltd

₹111.3/eye drop

71% costlier

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Mbiotic 0.5% Eye Drop for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye 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.
Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

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