Vigamox (moxifloxacin) will be formulary-restricted to retinopathy of prematurity and surgery settings.
Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines (Note: “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments
Medication Ordered
Dosage form
ERX
Dose and Frequency
Formulary Medication
Dosage Form
ERX
Dose and Frequency
Ciprofloxacin 0.3%
Ophthalmic solution
9610
Any dose/frequency
Ofloxacin
0.3%
Ophthalmic solution
19746
Same Dose and frequency
1687
Ciprofloxacin 0.3%
Ophthalmic ointment
23234
Any dose/frequency
Erythromycin 0.5%
Ophthalmic ointment
2888
Gatifloxacin 0.5%
Ophthalmic solution
105011
Any dose/frequency
Ofloxacin 0.3%
Ophthalmic solution
19746
Same dose and frequency
Levofloxacin 0.5%
Ophthalmic solution
28872
Any dose/frequency
Ofloxacin 0.3%
Ophthalmic solution
19746
Levofloxacin 1.5%
Ophthalmic solution
87836
Any dose/frequency
Ofloxacin 0.3%
Ophthalmic solution
19746
Moxifloxacin 0.5%*
Ophthalmic solution
151152
1 drop BID-TID
Ofloxacin 0.3%
Ophthalmic solution
19746
1-2 drops QID
35699
35697
*Note: Vigamox (moxifloxacin) will be formulary restricted to retinopathy of prematurity and surgery settings
Drug Name
Common Side Effects
moxifloxacin ophthalmic
burning sensation in the eye
eye irritation
transient eye stinging
Last updated: Jun. 24, 2024
Restricted: restricted to retinopathy of prematurity and surgery settings.
Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note: “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments
Medication Ordered
Dosage form
ERX
Dose and Frequency
Formulary Medication
Dosage Form
ERX
Dose and Frequency
Ciprofloxacin 0.3%
Ophthalmic solution
9610
Any dose/frequency
Ofloxacin
0.3%
Ophthalmic solution
19746
Same Dose and frequency
1687
Ciprofloxacin 0.3%
Ophthalmic ointment
23234
Any dose/frequency
Erythromycin 0.5%
Ophthalmic ointment
2888
Gatifloxacin 0.5%
Ophthalmic solution
105011
Any dose/frequency
Ofloxacin 0.3%
Ophthalmic solution
19746
Same dose and frequency
Levofloxacin 0.5%
Ophthalmic solution
28872
Any dose/frequency
Ofloxacin 0.3%
Ophthalmic solution
19746
Levofloxacin 1.5%
Ophthalmic solution
87836
Any dose/frequency
Ofloxacin 0.3%
Ophthalmic solution
19746
Moxifloxacin 0.5%*
Ophthalmic solution
151152
1 drop BID-TID
Ofloxacin 0.3%
Ophthalmic solution
19746
1-2 drops QID
35699
35697
*Note: Vigamox (moxifloxacin) will be formulary restricted to retinopathy of prematurity and surgery settings