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Vigamox Solution

Generic Name: Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution (mox-ee-FLOCKS-ah-sin)
Brand Name: Vigamox

Vigamox Solution is used for:

Treating eye infections caused by certain bacteria.

Vigamox Solution is a fluoroquinolone that kills sensitive bacteria by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.

Do NOT use Vigamox Solution if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Vigamox Solution or to other quinolone antibiotics

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Vigamox Solution:

Some medical conditions may interact with Vigamox Solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Vigamox Solution. However, no specific interactions with Vigamox Solution are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Vigamox Solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Vigamox Solution:

Use Vigamox Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Vigamox Solution is only for the eye. Do not get it in your nose or mouth.
To use Vigamox Solution in the eye, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eyelid for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean, dry tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
Do not wear contact lenses while you are using Vigamox Solution. Take care of your contact lenses as directed by the manufacturer. Check with your doctor before you use them.
To clear up your infection completely, take/use Vigamox Solution for the full course of treatment. Keep taking/using it even if you feel better in a few days.
If you miss a dose of Vigamox Solution, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Vigamox Solution.

Important safety information:

Vigamox Solution only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
Long-term or repeated use of Vigamox Solution may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
Be sure to use Vigamox Solution for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Vigamox Solution should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 1 year old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Vigamox Solution while you are pregnant. It is not known if Vigamox Solution is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Vigamox Solution, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Vigamox Solution:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dry eyes; eye redness, itching, or irritation; tearing.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); decreased vision; ear pain; eye pain; fever; sore throat.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Vigamox Solution:

Store Vigamox Solution between 36 and 77 degrees F (2 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Vigamox Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about Vigamox Solution, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Vigamox Solution is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Vigamox Solution. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006

Database Edition 06.4.1.002

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