Microbiological efficacy of a new ophthalmic formulation of moxifloxacin dosed twice-daily for bacterial conjunctivitis

Introduction An alternative formulation of 0.5% moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution (Moxeza®, MOXI-AF, Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, USA) containing xanthan gum to prolong retention on the eye has been developed. MOXI-AF was designed to optimize the treatment regimen for bacterial conjunctivitis for the convenience of the patient with twice-daily dosing.