Antibiotic (Fluoroquinolone)
Last reviewed July 2026
Who is this for?
Moxifloxacin is a strong antibiotic that works by killing bacteria and stopping them from multiplying in your body. It belongs to a group called fluoroquinolones and is used for serious infections that other antibiotics may not handle well.
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA unwinding and replication, leading to bacterial cell death across a broad spectrum of gram-positive, gram-negative, and atypical organisms.
Serious chest infections (pneumonia), sinus infections, bronchitis, skin infections, eye infections (conjunctivitis, eye ulcers), complicated stomach infections, typhoid that doesn't respond to other antibiotics
Prescription Required
You need a doctor's prescription to buy this drug.
Explore this drug
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Do not take two tablets at once to make up for the missed dose.
Important for antibiotics
Always complete the full course even if you feel better. Stopping early can cause the infection to return and become drug-resistant.
Always complete the full course of moxifloxacin your doctor prescribed, as stopping early because you feel better can make the bacteria resistant, and the infection may come back stronger. Do not buy moxifloxacin from roadside vendors or unregistered pharmacies, as fake antibiotics are common in Nigeria and can be dangerous. This is a prescription-only antibiotic, so do not share it with family or friends, and do not self-medicate with it.
Avoid taking moxifloxacin with antacids, iron supplements, or multivitamins containing zinc or magnesium (like the ones many Nigerians take for body strength). Take them at least 4 hours apart, as they reduce the drug's effectiveness. Avoid alcohol while on this drug as it increases dizziness and may affect your liver. Be careful if you are also taking heart rhythm drugs like amiodarone, as the combination can cause dangerous heartbeat changes.
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Is it safe to take Moxifloxacin with your other drugs?
Moxifloxacin is NOT safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding because it can harm the baby's developing joints and bones. Do not use it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding unless your doctor says there is absolutely no other option.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it on windowsills, in your car, or near the kitchen stove. Keep the eye drops tightly closed after use and discard 4 weeks after opening. Always keep all forms away from children.
For information only: not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
Names this drug is sold under, especially in Nigerian and West African pharmacies
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Counterfeit Drug Warning
Fake drugs are a serious problem in Nigeria. Always buy from a registered pharmacy. If the packaging looks different from what is described above, do not use it.