Ophth-cil

by Ophth

Active ingredients: Ciprofloxacin, Quinolone

Packs

• Eye Drop · 0.3% · 5 mL (026973)

About Ciprofloxacin, Eye/Ear

Anti-infective, Eye

Uses

Eye: Corneal ulcers and superficial bacterial infections of the eye and adnexa. Ear: Treatment of acute otitis media in paediatric patients with tympanostomy tubes or acute otitis externa in children and adults.

How to take it

Eye: Superficial bacterial infections of the eye: Adults & Children: Over 1 yr: 1-2 drops in eye(s) every 2 hr while awake for 2 days then every 4 hr for next 5 days. Corneal ulcer: DROP: Adults & Children: Over 1 yr: Apply every 15 mins for 6 hrs, then apply every 30 mins for the remainder of day 1, then apply every 1 hr on day 2, then apply every 4 hrs on days 3-14, max duration 21 days. OINT: Adults & Children: Over 1 yr: Apply 1.25 cm every 1-2 hrs for 2 days, then apply 1.25 cm every 4 hrs for the next 12 days. Ear: Adults: Otitis externa: Place 4 drops twice daily for 7 days into affected ear(s). Children: Acute otitis media: Place 4 drops twice daily for 7 days into affected ear.

Side effects

Transient local irritation. Skin rashes (discontinue), bitter taste.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Soft contact lenses.

Advice

Complete full course of therapy.

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