Consumer Information for: JAMP-MOXIFLOXACIN

Consumer Information

Information about the product including what the product is used for, dosage, warnings, proper use and side effects. This summary will not tell you everything about the product. Contact your healthcare professional if you have any questions about the product.


What the medication is used for

Jamp-Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection of the eye (pink eye).

What it does

Jamp-Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria. This kills the bacteria and reduces eye infections.

When it should not be used

Do not use Jamp-Moxifloxacin if you are:

  • Allergic to moxifloxacin or any of the ingredients in Jamp-Moxifloxacin (see What are the ingredients in Jamp-Moxifloxacin?)
  • Allergic to other quinolones
What the medicinal ingredient is

Medicinal ingredients: Moxifloxacin 0.5% w/v (as hydrochloride) Non-medicinal ingredients: Boric acid, sodium chloride, water for injection. May also contains sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.

What the non-medicinal ingredients are

What dosage form it comes in

Jamp-Moxifloxacin is a clear greenish-yellow solution and comes in a 3 mL round plastic bottle.

Warnings and precautions

Serious Warnings and Precautions

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Jamp-Moxifloxacin. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:

  • Develop an allergic reaction (see Serious side effects and what to do about them). Stop taking Jamp-Moxifloxacin and get immediate medical help.
  • Notice your infection gets worse. Stop taking Jamp-Moxifloxacin and get immediate medical help. As with any antibiotic, use of Jamp-Moxifloxacin for a long time may lead to other infections. Do NOT use Jamp-Moxifloxacin longer than your doctor tells you to.
  • Develop pain or swelling in your tendons. Stop taking Jamp-Moxifloxacin and get immediate medical help. This is more likely to happen if you are elderly or taking corticosteroids at the same time as Jamp-Moxifloxacin.

Other warnings you should know about:

  • Jamp-Moxifloxacin can be used in children as young as 1 year of age. JampMoxifloxacin should not be used in children younger than 1 year of age.
  • Do NOT wear contact lenses if you have an eye infection.
  • Your vision may be temporarily blurry after using Jamp-Moxifloxacin. Wait until your vision clears before driving or using machinery.
  • If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding or planning to breastfeed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Jamp-Moxifloxacin.
  • Antibacterial drugs like Jamp-Moxifloxacin treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections, such as the common cold. Although you may feel better early in treatment, Jamp-Moxifloxacin should be taken exactly as directed. Misuse or overuse of Jamp-Moxifloxacin could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by Jamp-Moxifloxacin (resistance). This means that Jamp-Moxifloxacin may not work for you in the future. Do not share your medicine.

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

Interactions with this medication

The following may interact with Jamp-Moxifloxacin:

  • Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are:
    • taking or have recently taken any prescription or non-prescription medicines,
    • using any other eye products,
    • taking corticosteroids as this may increase your chance of developing pain or swelling of your tendons.

Proper use of this medication

How to take Jamp-Moxifloxacin:

    1. Get the bottle of Jamp-Moxifloxacin and a mirror.
    2. Wash your hands.
    3. Twist off the cap. After cap is removed: if security snap collar is loose, remove before using Jamp-Moxifloxacin.
    4. Hold the bottle, pointing down, between your thumb and fingers.
    5. Tilt your head back.
    6. Pull down your eyelid with a clean finger, until there is a “pocket” between your eyelid and eye. The drop will go in there.
    7. Bring the bottle close to the eye. Use the mirror if it helps.
    8. Do not touch your eye or eyelid, surrounding areas or other surfaces with the dropper. It could contaminate the drops.
    9. Gently squeeze the bottle to release one drop of Jamp-Moxifloxacin solution.
    10. If the drop misses you eye, wipe it up and try again.
    11. If you need drops in both eyes, repeat the steps for your other eye.
    12. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.



Usual Dose

Apply one drop in the affected eye(s) three times a day (morning, afternoon and at night) unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Use Jamp-Moxifloxacin for seven days or as long as your doctor tells you to

Overdose

If you use too much Jamp-Moxifloxacin, rinse it out of your eyes with warm water. Do not put any more drops of Jamp-Moxifloxacin in until it’s time for your next dose. If you accidentally swallow Jamp-Moxifloxacin, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you think you have taken too much Jamp-Moxifloxacin, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.


Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, apply the missed dose as soon as possible and then go back to your regular dosing schedule. If the drop misses your eye, try again.

Side effects and what to do about them

These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking Jamp-Moxifloxacin. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.

Common eye side effects while using Jamp-Moxifloxacin include:

  • mild temporary burning or stinging,
  • itching or redness.

Other less common eye side effects include:

  • dryness,
  • sensation of pressure, discomfort, corneal inflammation, broken blood vessels in the white part of the eye, swelling of the eye or eyelid,
  • blurry vision,
  • temporary reduction of vision,
  • pain, inflammation of the eye surface or eyelid, tired eyes, redness of the eyelid,
  • watery eyes, sensitivity to light, eye discharge.

You may also experience reactions in other areas of your body, including:

  • bad taste,
  • headache,
  • throat pain,
  • abnormal liver blood tests,
  • abnormal skin sensation,
  • vomiting,
  • nose discomfort,
  • dizziness,
  • irregular heart rhythm,
  • shortness of breath,
  • nausea,
  • allergic reaction,
  • skin redness or itching,
  • rash or hives.

Serious side effects, how often they happen and what to do about them
Symptom / effect Talk with your healthcare professional Only if severe Talk with your healthcare professional In all cases Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help
UNKNOWN
Severe allergic reaction:
  • swelling of hands
  • feet
  • ankles
  • face
  • lips
  • mouth or throat
  • difficulty breathing
  • fever
  • rash or hives
  • large fluid-filled blisters
  • sores
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If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.

How to store

Store between 15°C and 30°C. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use Jamp-Moxifloxacin after the expiry date (shown as EXP on the package). The in-use period of the product is 28 days. Discard the product 28 days after opening.

Reporting side effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

More information

Read this carefully before you start taking PrJamp-Moxifloxacin and each time you get a refill. This leaflet is a summary and will not tell you everything about this drug. Talk to your healthcare professional about your medical condition and treatment and ask if there is any new information about Jamp-Moxifloxacin.


If you want more information about Jamp-Moxifloxacin:

  • Talk to your healthcare professional
  • Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp or by calling 1 866-399- 9091.

This leaflet was prepared by JAMP Pharma Corporation

Preparation date: January 18, 2018

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