How long do I use Vigamox?

The label dose is one drop three times a day for 7 days [1] .

Can I wear contacts while using Vigamox?

Do not wear contacts if you have bacterial conjunctivitis symptoms. The label gives this warning.

No. Antibiotic drops do not treat viruses or allergies.

The label lists eye discomfort, redness, pain, itching, tearing, dry eye, and blurred vision among reported eye reactions [1] .

Treatment

Also known as Moxifloxacin Eye Drops, Vigamox Eye Drops, Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Drop, Bacterial Conjunctivitis Drop

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Bottom Line

Vigamox is an antibiotic eye drop for bacterial pink eye. It does not treat viral or allergy-related red eyes.

Vigamox is moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5%. The label lists it for bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible bacteria ¹.

The label dose is one drop in the affected eye three times a day for 7 days ¹.

People with bacterial conjunctivitis symptoms should not wear contact lenses while the infection is active.

Vigamox is a brand-name moxifloxacin drop, and generic moxifloxacin products may be available. Coverage depends on plan rules.

Ask whether your prescription can be filled as generic moxifloxacin if cost is a problem.

Vigamox treats bacterial conjunctivitis caused by bacteria listed in the label ¹.

It does not treat viral pink eye, allergies, dry eye, or a corneal ulcer by itself.

Use one drop in the affected eye three times a day for 7 days, unless your clinician gives a different plan.

Wash hands before use. Keep the bottle tip away from the eye, lashes, skin, and fingers.

Call promptly if redness, discharge, or swelling gets worse during treatment. Call sooner for rash, hives, facial swelling, or breathing symptoms.

Get same-day urgent eye care for contact lens pain, light sensitivity, severe pain, or decreased vision.

The label lists Vigamox for bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible bacteria ¹.

1Use Vigamox only for the eye condition your clinician diagnosed.
2Finish the 7-day course unless your clinician changes the plan.
3Avoid contact lenses while bacterial conjunctivitis symptoms are present.
4Wash hands and avoid touching the bottle tip to your eye.
5Get same-day urgent eye care for contact lens pain, light sensitivity, severe pain, or decreased vision.

Board-certified ophthalmologists who treat Vigamox (moxifloxacin 0.5%).

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