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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Milflox DM Eye Drops is used to treat inflammation associated with bacterial eye infections. It treats eye infections like conjunctivitis (infected conjunctiva) and other inflammatory conditions after eye surgery. It contains Moxifloxacin and Dexamethasone, which kills or stops the growth of bacteria and reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation. It may cause common side effects such as application site burning/stinging sensation or redness and temporary blurred vision. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions. Do not use this medicine if you have tuberculosis, a damaged cornea, ulceration, lesions with incomplete formation of the covering tissue, or increased pressure inside the eye.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Milflox DM Eye Drops

Milflox DM Eye Drops belongs to the class of antibiotics used to treat inflammation associated with bacterial eye infections. It treats eye infections like conjunctivitis (infected conjunctiva) and other inflammatory conditions after eye surgery. 

Milflox DM Eye Drops combines two medicines: Moxifloxacin (antibiotic) and Dexamethasone (steroid). Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic that stops bacteria from making a copy of their genetic material (DNA), thereby killing and preventing the growth of bacterial infection. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation, by inhibiting the natural substances, like prostaglandins, that cause inflammation. Thus, together, Milflox DM Eye Drops prevents the spread of redness, allergies, inflammation and bacterial infection in the eyes. 

You should use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side effects of Milflox DM Eye Drops are a burning/stinging sensation or redness at the application site and temporary blurred vision. While using eye drops, if swelling or sensitivity to light occurs, wash your eyes thoroughly with cold water after 15 minutes. If the condition does not improve, consult your doctor immediately. 

Do not use Milflox DM Eye Drops if you are allergic to Moxifloxacin, Dexamethasone, or any of its contents. Before taking Milflox DM Eye Drops, inform your doctor if you have fungal infections, viral infections such as viral infection of the conjunctiva or cornea of an eye, herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis. Do not use Milflox DM Eye Drops if you have tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulceration, lesions with incomplete formation of the covering tissue, and increased pressure inside the eye.

Uses of Milflox DM Eye Drops

Milflox DM Eye Drops is an antibiotic used to treat eye irritation.

  • It is also used to treat conjunctivitis, an infection of the conjunctiva.
  • The drops help reduce redness, irritation, and swelling while inhibiting bacteria development. This medication should only be used in the affected eye, and you must follow the course of treatment. If you stop too soon, the infection may recur and worsen.
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    Directions for Use

    • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
    • Tilt the head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and squeeze the prescribed number of drops. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
    • Do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas to prevent contamination.
    • Milflox DM Eye Drops is only for opthalmic use.

    Medicinal Benefits

    Milflox DM Eye Drops is a combination of two medicines: Moxifloxacin and Dexamethasone. Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that interferes with the formation of essential proteins for bacterial growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine that has anti-inflammatory properties and acts by inhibiting chemicals, such as prostaglandins, that cause inflammation. It also reduces symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation.

    How Milflox DM Eye Drops Works

    Milflox DM Eye Drops combines Moxifloxacin (antibiotic) and Dexamethasone (steroid). Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic that stops bacteria from making a copy of their genetic material (DNA), thereby killing and preventing the growth of bacterial infection. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with disease, such as redness and irritation, by inhibiting the natural substances, like prostaglandins, that cause inflammation. Thus, together, Milflox DM Eye Drops prevents the spread of redness, allergies, inflammation and bacterial infection in the eyes.

    Storage

    • Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

    What if I have taken an overdose of Milflox DM Eye Drops

    Do not use Milflox DM Eye Drops in more doses or more often than prescribed. Please consult a doctor immediately if you have any unusual signs or symptoms.

    Drug Warnings

    Before taking Milflox DM Eye Drops, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe pain in the eye, glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye), eye injury or eye surgery, or are using any other eye drops or eye ointment. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice swelling or weight gain around the trunk or in the face, as it may be a sign of Cushing’s syndrome (high cortisol levels in the body). Do not use eye drops for longer than your doctor recommends as they may suppress adrenal gland function and increase the risk of cataracts (clouding of the eye). Milflox DM Eye Drops should be not be used in the skin conditions like herpes simplex virus infection, or other viral eye infections.

    Drug-Drug Interactions

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    How does the drug interact with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml:
    When Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml is taken with Ranolazine, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Ranolazine.

    How to manage the interaction:
    Co-administration of Ranolazine and Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
    How does the drug interact with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml:
    Co-administration of Desmopressin with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml may increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

    How to manage the interaction:
    Co-administration of Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml and Desmopressin can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
    DexamethasoneRilpivirine
    Critical
    How does the drug interact with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml:
    When Rilpivirine is taken with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Rilpivirine.

    How to manage the interaction:
    Co-administration of Rilpivirine and Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
    How does the drug interact with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml:
    When Regorafenib is taken with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Regorafenib.

    How to manage the interaction:
    Co-administration of Regorafenib and Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
    How does the drug interact with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml:
    Using Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

    How to manage the interaction:
    Taking Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml with Ziprasidone is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction; it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
    MoxifloxacinBepridil
    Critical
    How does the drug interact with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml:
    Coadministration of Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml with Bepridil may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

    How to manage the interaction:
    Taking Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml with Bepridil is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Call a doctor if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
    How does the drug interact with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml:
    Combining Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml with Sotalol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

    How to manage the interaction:
    Taking Sotalol with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
    How does the drug interact with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml:
    Taking Amiodarone and Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

    How to manage the interaction:
    Taking Amiodarone and Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if advised by a doctor. If you get dizziness, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
    MoxifloxacinProcainamide
    Critical
    How does the drug interact with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml:
    Using procainamide together with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

    How to manage the interaction:
    Taking Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml with Procainamide can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
    MoxifloxacinQuinidine
    Critical
    How does the drug interact with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml:
    Using quinidine together with Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

    How to manage the interaction:
    Taking Milflox DM Eye Drops 10 ml with Quinidine can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

    Drug-Food Interactions

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    No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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    Diet & Lifestyle Advise

    • Sleep for at least six to eight hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
    • Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day. Do not wash your eyes if you have undergone any eye surgery for at least 2 weeks. 
    • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
    • Avoid alcoholic beverages as they can dehydrate you and affect your sleep. This effect can also affect your body’s ability to fight off infections. 

    Habit Forming

    No

    Therapeutic Class

    ANTIBIOTICS AND CORTICOSTEROIDS

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    Alcohol

    Safe if prescribed

    It is advisable to avoid alcohol intake while using Milflox DM Eye Drops as it may affect your ability to fight infections.

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    Pregnancy

    Unsafe

    Milflox DM Eye Drops is a category C medicine. Milflox DM Eye Drops may cause some side effects to the unborn baby or fetus, so it should not be used in pregnant women.

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    Breast Feeding

    Caution

    Milflox DM Eye Drops should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.

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    Driving

    Caution

    Milflox DM Eye Drops may cause vision problems. However, it will be mild and temporary in nature. So, it is advisable to avoid driving until your vision clears.

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    Liver

    Safe if prescribed

    Milflox DM Eye Drops can be used for treating eye infections in patients with liver diseases.

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    Kidney

    Safe if prescribed

    Milflox DM Eye Drops can be used for treating eye infections in patients with kidney diseases.

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    Children

    Caution

    Milflox DM Eye Drops should be used with caution in children. It is not recommended for use in newborns.

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    Heart

    Consult your doctor

    Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems

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    Geriatrics

    Consult your doctor

    Limited information available for use of Milflox DM Eye Drops in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

    FAQs

    Milflox DM Eye Drops is used to treat inflammation associated with bacterial eye infections

    Milflox DM Eye Drops is a combination of two medicines: Moxifloxacin and Dexamethasone. Moxifloxacin is a bactericidal antibiotic (kills bacteria) by stopping making a copy of their genetic material (DNA), thereby preventing bacterial infection growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid that helps prevent allergic symptoms or inflammatory conditions caused due to the bacterial infection or any eye surgery. Thus, together Milflox DM Eye Drops helps in preventing the bacterial eye infections.

    Milflox DM Eye Drops usually improves symptoms within 3 to 5 days. However, use medicine for a duration recommended by your doctor. Please do not use for more than the recommended duration as it contains dexamethasone, which is a steroid and can cause unwanted side-effects.

    Inform your doctor before any medications while using Milflox DM Eye Drops. If your doctor advises you to take other eye drops along with Milflox DM Eye Drops, maintain an interval of at least 5 minutes between two eye drops.

    Do not wear contact lenses while using Milflox DM Eye Drops. Also, avoid prolonged use, as it may cause cataracts (clouding of the eye).

    Country of origin

    India

    Manufacturer/Marketer address

    90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001.
    Other Info - MIL0006

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