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Vigamox vs. AzaSite

Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that treats bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) in people of all ages. It's an eye drop that's placed in the affected eye(s) 3 times per day for 7 days. Side effects aren't common but can include dry eye, eye pain, eye redness, and itchy eyes. This medication is available as a brand-name and generic version.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye)

• Eye inflammation or redness (up to 6%)
• Blurry vision (up to 6%)
• Dry eye (up to 6%)
• Eye irritation, pain, or itching (up to 6%)
• Watery eye (up to 6%)

• For use in the eye only
• Risk of developing new infection
• Don't wear contact lenses
• Severe allergic reaction

AzaSite (azithromycin) is an eye drop used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, an eye infection also known as pink eye. It belongs to the macrolide antibiotic class and is approved for use in adults and children who are 1 year old and older. The typical dosage for this medication is to put 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once or twice a day for 7 days. Most people experience few to no side effects while using AzaSite (azithromycin) as directed.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye)

• Eye irritation (1-2%)

• Only for use on the surface of the eye
• Allergic reaction
• New or worsening eye infections