Ciplox 0.3 % Eye Drops

Belonging to the class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution helps in treating bacterial infections of the eye including conjunctivitis (pinkeye; infection of the membrane that covers the outside of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid) and corneal ulcers (infection and loss of tissue in the clear front part of the eye). This medication works by killing the bacteria that causes infection.

To instill the eye drops, follow these steps:

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Check the dropper tip to make sure that it is not chipped or cracked.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anything else; eye drops and droppers must be kept clean.
• While tilting your head back, pull down the lower lid of your eye with your index finger to form a pocket.
• Hold the dropper (tip down) with the other hand, as close to the eye as possible without touching it.
• Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your face.
• While looking up, gently squeeze the dropper so that a single drop falls into the pocket made by the lower eyelid. Remove your index finger from the lower eyelid.
• Close your eye for 2 to 3 minutes and tip your head down as though looking at the floor. Try not to blink or squeeze your eyelids.
• Place a finger on the tear duct and apply gentle pressure.
• Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a tissue.
• If you are to use more than one drop in the same eye, wait at least 5 minutes before instilling the next drop.
• Replace and tighten the cap on the dropper bottle. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip.
• Wash your hands to remove any medication.

• Bacterial Conjunctivitis

  It treats conjunctivitis, which is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus epidermidis, etc.

• Allergy

  Patients who are allergic to ciprofloxacin, any other fluoroquinolones, or any other inactive ingredients present along with it should not use this medication.

• Pregnancy

  It is recommended that pregnant women should not use this medication. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or planning to conceive or if you are a breastfeeding women.

• Eye Pain

• Rash

• Hives

• Itching

• Tingling

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time frame for the effects of this medicine to show up is not clinically established.

• What is the onset of action?

  The amount of time required for this medication to show its action is not clinically established.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women should not use this medication. Consult your doctor in this case.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Women who are breastfeeding should not use this medication. It is recommended to consult doctor in this case. If the medication is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. A dose should be skipped if the time of the second scheduled dose is near.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, you must consult your doctor immediately.

Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class. This medication is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It functions by inhibiting DNA gyrase, and a type II topoisomerase, topoisomerase IV, necessary to separate bacterial DNA, thereby inhibiting cell division.

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 Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.