Kilgen Drop0.50%
Eye Drops
Gaco Pharmaceuticals(G.A Company Ltd)
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Kilgen Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Kilgen Drop 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 Kilgen Drop may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kilgen Drop may make you feel dizzy or light-headed, you may experience a s... View More |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Kilgen Drop is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the furthe... View More
Uses of Kilgen Drop
- Bacterial eye infections
Side effects of Kilgen Drop
- Eye discomfort
- Dry eye
- Burning sensation
How to use Kilgen Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Kilgen Drop works
Kilgen Drop is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action ... View More
What if you forget to take Kilgen Drop?
If you miss a dose of Kilgen Drop, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to yo... View More
- You have been prescribed Kilgen Drop 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 within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
Indication
Bacterial Conjunctivitis. This drug is indicated to increase tear production in patients whose tear production is suppressed due to ocular inflammation ... View More
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic Bacterial conjunctivitis Adult: As 0.5% soln: Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) bid-tid for 7 days. It can be used concomitantly w... View More
Child Dose
Ophthalmic Bacterial conjunctivitis Child: >1 yr: Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) tid for 7 days.
Contraindication
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Moxifloxacin, to other Quinolones or to any of the components in this medication
Mode of Action
Moxifloxacin inhibits the topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV required for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair and recombina... View More
Precaution
As with other anti-infectives, prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. If superinfection occurs, discontin... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Conjunctivitis,Dry eye,Fever,Increased cough,Infection,Ocular discomfort,Ocular hyperemia,Ocular pain,Ocular pruritus,Otitis media.Pharyngitis,Ra... View More
Interaction
Additive effect on QT interval prolongation w/ other drugs that prolong QT interval (e.g. erythromycin, TCAs, antipsychotic agents). Decreased absorptio... View More
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