Generic medicine

Ciprofloxacin (Ophthalmic)

Ciprofloxacin 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below: Corneal Ulcers: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae. ... Read moreCiprofloxacin 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below: Corneal Ulcers: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae. Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is also indicated in the treatment of keratitis, kerato-conjunctivitis, blepharitis, blepharo-conjunctivitis, dacryocistitis, prophylaxis of ocular infections due to Neisseria gonorrhea or Chlamydia trachomatis, prevention of ocular infections after removal of a corneal or physical agent before or after ocular surgery. Ear: Otitis externa, acute otitis media, chronic suppurative otitis media. Prophylaxis in otic surgeries such as mastoid surgery.

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Indication Notes:
Ciprofloxacin 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below: Corneal Ulcers: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae. ... Read moreCiprofloxacin 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below: Corneal Ulcers: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae. Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is also indicated in the treatment of keratitis, kerato-conjunctivitis, blepharitis, blepharo-conjunctivitis, dacryocistitis, prophylaxis of ocular infections due to Neisseria gonorrhea or Chlamydia trachomatis, prevention of ocular infections after removal of a corneal or physical agent before or after ocular surgery. Ear: Otitis externa, acute otitis media, chronic suppurative otitis media. Prophylaxis in otic surgeries such as mastoid surgery.
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Contraindication Notes:
Hypersensitivity to quinolone group of antibacterials or any of the components of the formulation.
Ciprofloxacin is a synthetic broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent for intravenous administration. The bactericidal action of Ciprofloxacin results from inhibition of the enzymes topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV, which are required for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination.
Specific drug interaction studies have not been observed with ophthalmic Ciprofloxacin.
Local burning or discomfort, itching, foreign body sensation, crystalline precipitates, lid margin crusting, conjunctival hyperemia and a bad taste following administration. Photophobia and nausea may be reported.
A topical overdose may be flushed from the eye/s with warm tap water.
Do not use unless the potential benefits outweigh the potential risk during pregnancy. It is not known whether excretion in human milk occurs following topical ophthalmic administration. Caution should be exercised in the nursing mothers.
Prolonged ocular use of Ciprofloxacin may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. Ciprofloxacin should be discontinued at the first appearance of a skin rash or any other sign of hypersensitivity reaction.
Pediatric use: Safety and effectiveness in children under 1 year of age have not been established.

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