Manufacturer: Alcon
Pharmaceutical name: Pack: 1 bottle (0.5%w/v 5 ml)
Vigamox Opthalmic Solution is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that kills sensitive bacteria by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.
Vigamox is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than these. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are being given this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop using Vigamox Opthalmic Solution without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to use this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
Usage
Vigamox eye drops are usually used for a period of one week. Use 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day while awake. You should space the doses evenly throughout the day.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to use Vigamox Opthalmic Solution exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Use it for the full length of time your doctor has recommended, even if you have started to feel better.
