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Vigamox

Alcon, a Novartis Division

Vigamox (moxifloxacin HCl ophthalmic solution) 0.5% is an 8-methoxy fluoroquinolone anti-infective indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: Corynebacterium species* Micrococcus luteus* Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Staphylococcus haemolyticus Staphylococcus hominis Staphylococcus warneri* Streptococcus pneumoniae Streptococcus viridans group Acinetobacter lwoffii* Haemophilus influenzae Haemophilus parainfluenzae* Chlamydia trachomatis *Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections.

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Mechanism of Action: The antibacterial action of moxifloxacin results from inhibition of the topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) andtopoisomerase IV.
Dosage: One drop in the affected eye 3 times a day for 7 days.

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Yes

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Not specified

Active Ingredients

Moxifloxacin

Application

Topical

Status

Prescription

Strength

0.5%

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Alcon, a Novartis Division

alcon.com

6201 South Freeway

Fort Worth, TX 76134

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