Ceflox D Drop

Ceflox D Drop is a medicine that contains a combination of drugs used to treat various types of eye and/or ear bacterial infections. This medicine even alleviates the painful symptoms associated with the infection.

The medication is an antibiotic, belongs to the class of quinolones. It is effective in managing infections that are caused by bacteria. The drops are used for treating infections of eyes or ears.

The drug inhibits the regular synthesis of bacterial DNA by obstructing the process of their cell division. Thus, it destroys the existing bacteria that are causing the infection. The drops also inhibit the growth of new bacteria.

The medication should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take an extra dose to balance out for a missed dose. Instead, just continue with the next dose. The recommended dosage for all patients is three drops of the suspension in the affected ear twice daily for seven days.

The drops may cause certain side effects like blurred vision, eye pain, redness of the eye, eye discomfort, burning or, itching of eyes, dry eye, swelling of the eyelid, fever, headache, ear pain and ear discomfort.

• Bacterial Conjunctivitis

• Corneal Damage

• Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

• Allergy

• Blurred Vision

• Eye Pain

• Eye Discomfort

• Ear Pain

• Eye Irritation

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect for this medication is not clinically reported.

• What is the onset of action?

  The time period to observe the peak effect of the drops is not clinically reported.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  The medication is considered safe for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medication is not expected to cause any adverse effects on the breastfed baby. However, a doctor must be consulted before taking the drug.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found or established.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine might affect the patients ability to drive. Thus driving must be avoided.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No interaction found or established.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No interaction found or established.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor in case of an overdose.

The medication belongs to the class fluoroquinolones. It works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme, which is essential for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. This medicine also decreases inflammation by inhibiting the migration of leukocytes and reduces the permeability of capillaries and inhibiting prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Disease

  The medication should be used with extreme caution in whose who suffer from cataract, glaucoma and eye infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.

• Ques : What is Ceflox D Drop?

  Ans : It is a medication which has Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone as active elements present in it.

• Ques : What is the use of Ceflox D Drop?

  Ans : The drops are used to treat eye diseases, treatment of bacterial infections and allergy in eyes.

• Ques : Can I stop taking Ceflox D Drop when I feel better?

  Ans : No, do not stop taking Ceflox D even if you feel better.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Ceflox D Drop before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 to 3 days, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Ceflox D Drop?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or thrice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 8 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use Ceflox D Drop empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is used by putting it directly into your eye and the action of salts involved in this medication do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ceflox D Drop?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

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