Antibiotic (Fluoroquinolone)
Last reviewed June 2026
Who is this for?
Moxifloxacin eye drops (known in Nigeria as Vitromax Eye Drops) is an antibiotic solution you put directly into your eyes to kill bacteria causing eye infections.
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription in gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, leading to bacterial cell death.
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Put 1 drop into the affected eye(s) 3 times a day for 7 days. Wash your hands before and after use. Tilt your head back, pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket, and squeeze one drop in. Close your eye gently for 1-2 minutes — do not blink hard or rub your eye.
If you miss a dose, put the drop in as soon as you remember. But if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Do not put in two drops 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.
Complete the full 7-day course even if your eye feels better after 2-3 days — stopping early can make the infection come back stronger. Do not share your eye drops with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms like Apollo. Buy only from registered pharmacies — counterfeit eye drops from roadside sellers can cause serious damage to your eyes.
If you are using other eye drops or eye ointments, wait at least 5-10 minutes between each one so they do not wash each other out. Always apply eye ointments last, after all eye drops. There are no major food or alcohol interactions since this medicine goes into the eye and very little enters the body.
Check your specific combination
Is it safe to take Moxifloxacin with your other drugs?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using moxifloxacin eye drops — it is generally considered low risk since very little enters the bloodstream, but let your doctor decide.
Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat — do not leave it on a windowsill or in a hot car. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. Throw away the bottle 4 weeks after opening, even if there is still medicine left. Keep out of reach of children.
For information only — not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
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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.