Benzalkonium Chloride + Moxifloxacin + Prednisolone

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• The combination of Benzalkonium Chloride + Moxifloxacin + Prednisolone can be used topically (eye drops).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for adults and children over 1 year of age.

Contraindications

• This combination is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its components. It is also contraindicated in most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, fungal diseases of ocular structures and untreated parasitic eye infections.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This combination may interact with several medications, including other antibiotic eye drops (like tobramycin), corticosteroid eye drops (such as dexamethasone), and other ocular decongestants (like naphazoline). These interactions could affect the effectiveness and safety of the treatments.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• In case you happen to put a few extra drops of this medicine in your eye, do not panic. Rinse your eyes with clean water at room temperature. If any symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor.

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Never take a double dose.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• If stinging or burning is bothersome, gently flush your eyes with clean, lukewarm water to alleviate discomfort.

• Use sunglasses to protect your eyes from bright light and glare, especially when outdoors or in bright environments.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medicine may cause dizziness or blurred vision, affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery. Therefore, avoid these activities until you know how the medicine affects you.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Consult your doctor before using this combination during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients having glaucoma should use this medication with caution as it may increase intraocular pressure.

• Patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions should also exercise caution while using this medication.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain good eye hygiene to prevent reinfection or spread of the infection.

• Avoid touching your eyes unless necessary to prevent contamination.

• Ensure that your hands are clean before applying the drops to reduce the chance of infection.

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