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Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops related warnings section.
Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Emfozen. It is best to stop taking Emfozen immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Emfozen. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops on the Kidneys?
Using Emfozen does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops on the Liver?
Using Emfozen does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops on the Heart?
Emfozen is rarely harmful for the heart.
Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops habit forming or addictive?
Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops
Taking Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops
Taking Emfozen 0.5% Eye Drops and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Yes, Emfozen covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Clostridium perfringens, and Peptostreptococcus species.
Yes, Emfozen is an antibiotic. It contains moxifloxacin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Yes, oral Emfozen may cause diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Emfozen does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. It is only effective against methicillin-susceptible strains only.
Emfozen contains moxifloxacin (a broad-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as fluoroquinolones). It works by inhibiting enzymes (topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase) in bacteria which prevents the DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination that is essential for the survival of the susceptible organism. In this way Emfozen is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.
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