Moxifloxacin

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 13, 2023

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Vigamox, Moxeza

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Forms:

Eye drop

Administration:

By application to the eye

Therapeutic Uses:

Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) Drug Class

Moxifloxacin (mox-ee-flok-sah-sin) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) Age Range

Moxifloxacin is approved for use in adults and children. The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been established in children 1 year of age and younger.