Ciplox 0.3% W/V Eye/Ear Drops

Ciplox 0.3% W/V Eye/Ear Drops ophthalmic solution is used to treat 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). Ciplox 0.3% W/V Eye/Ear Drops ophthalmic ointment is used to treat conjunctivitis. Ciplox 0.3% W/V Eye/Ear Drops is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infection.

To instill the eye drops, follow these steps:

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
2. Check the dropper tip to make sure that it is not chipped or cracked.
3. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anything else; eye drops and droppers must be kept clean.
4. While tilting your head back, pull down the lower lid of your eye with your index finger to form a pocket.
5. Hold the dropper (tip down) with the other hand, as close to the eye as possible without touching it.
6. Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your face.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Place a finger on the tear duct and apply gentle pressure.
10. Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a tissue.
11. If you are to use more than one drop in the same eye, wait at least 5 minutes before instilling the next drop.
12. Replace and tighten the cap on the dropper bottle. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip.
13. Wash your hands to remove any medication.

• Bacterial Conjunctivitis

  This medicine is used in the treatment of conjunctivitis, which is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus epidermis, etc.

• Allergy

  Ciplox 0.3% W/V Eye/Ear Drops is not recommended for patients who are allergic to Pantoprazole or any other drug of the same group i.e Benzimidazoles.

• Pregnancy

  tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using ophthalmic Ciplox 0.3% W/V Eye/Ear Drops, call your doctor.

• Eye Pain

• Rash

  Hives

• Itching

• Tingling

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

• What is the onset of action?

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

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ciplox 0.3% W/V Eye/Ear Drops , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Cifran 0.3% w/v Eye/ear Drops

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Ciprocin 0.3% w/v Eye/ear Drops

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not administer a double dose to make up for the missed one.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

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

Ciplox 0.3% W/V Eye/Ear Drops is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class. It 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.