Moxikeen 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

Moxikeen 400mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

You may have a headache, dizziness, and nausea as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

Uses of Moxikeen Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Moxikeen Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Moxikeen 400mg Tablet 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 Moxikeen Tablet

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 Moxikeen

Eye discomfort
Dry eye
Burning sensation in eye

How to use Moxikeen Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Moxikeen 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Moxikeen Tablet works

Moxikeen 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Moxikeen 400mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Moxikeen 400mg Tablet 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

Moxikeen 400mg Tablet 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

Moxikeen 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Moxikeen 400mg Tablet 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Moxikeen 400mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Moxikeen 400mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Moxikeen 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Moxikeen 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Moxikeen 400mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

What if you forget to take Moxikeen Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Moxikeen 400mg Tablet, 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

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Moxikeen 400mg Tablet 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

Interaction with drugs

Taking Moxikeen with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Rasagiline

Brand(s): Rasalect, Relgin, Rasipar

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Selegiline

Brand(s): Selgelin, Jumex, Selgin

Life-threatening

Tizanidine

Brand(s): Tizonec, Tidired, Tizakind

Life-threatening

Strontium Chloride

Brand(s): Bentoform

Life-threatening

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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

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