Cip-D0.3%+0.1%

Ciprofloxacin 0.3% + Dexamethasone 0.1% E/E prep is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye or ear. It stops the growth of the bacteria. Ciprofloxacin 0.3% + Dexamethasone 0.1% E/E prep is to be used only in the affected eye or ear in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The most common side effects include irritation at the application site. If this side effect persists for a longer duration, inform your doctor. In case by accident, this medicine goes into your nose or mouth, immediately rinse it with water. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery after use of this medicine in the eye as it may cause blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive. Ciprofloxacin 0.3% + Dexamethasone 0.1% E/E prep is a combination of two medicines: Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria in the eye/ear by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red swollen and itchy.

• Eye infection with inflammation

Ciprofloxacin promotes breakage of double-stranded DNA in susceptible organisms and inhibits DNA gyrase, which is essential in reproduction of bacterial DNA. Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid which decreases inflammation by inhibiting the migration of leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It suppresses normal immune response.

Adult Dose: For Eye: 1 drop to be instilled into conjunctival sac(s) every four to six hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 drop every two hours. For Ear: Acute otitis externa: 4 drops instilled into the affected ear 2 times daily for 7 days. Frequency should be decreased gradually or warranted in clinical signs. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely. Child Dose: For Eye: 1 drop to be instilled into conjunctival sac(s) every four to six hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 drop every two hours. For Ear: Acute otitis media in pediatric patients with typanastomy tube: 4 drops instilled into the affected ear 2 times daily for 7 days. Frequency should be decreased gradually or warranted in clinical signs. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely. <6 months: Not recommended

This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

Common: • Application site irritation

[UNSAFE] Ciprofloxacin 0.3% + Dexamethasone 0.1% E/E prep may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Ciprofloxacin 0.3% + Dexamethasone 0.1% E/E prep may cause dizziness (vertigo). Changes in your eyesight or muscle weakness may also happen. This may affect your driving ability. Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat bacterial infections and inflammation of the eye/ear. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication to avoid dilution. Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your condition hasn't improved after seven days of treatment. Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the product. Herpes simplex and other viral conditions, mycosis, glaucoma, newborn babies, fungal diseases of ocular or auricular structures.

May increase plasma concentrations of CYP1A2 substrates (e.g. clozapine, ropinirole, theophylline). Enhances effect of oral anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin) and glibenclamide. Increased toxicity of methotrexate. Plasma concentrations may be increased by probenecid. Reduced absorption w/ oral multivitamins and mineral supplements containing divalent or trivalent cations (e.g. Fe, Zn, Ca) and antacids containing Al, Ca or Mg. Concomitant use w/ class IA antiarrhythmics (e.g. quinidine, procainamide), class III antiarrhythmics (e.g. amiodarone, sotalol), TCAs, macrolides and antipsychotics may result in additive effects on QT interval prolongation. Concurrent use w/ corticosteroids may increase risk of severe tendon disorders. Increased risk of CNS stimulation w/ NSAIDs. Altered serum concentrations of phenytoin. Potentially Fatal: Marked elevation in serum levels of tizanidine which is associated w/ potentiated hypotensive and sedative effect.

No interaction found/established

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Ciprofloxacin 0.3% + Dexamethasone 0.1% E/E prep may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Ciprofloxacin 0.3% + Dexamethasone 0.1% E/E prep is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

No interaction found/established No interaction found/established

Tears r coming fr both eyes she also have cold/ cough can i use ciplox d eye drops No. . Ciplox d shd not be used without examination Eyes are became red its paining left side eye and puppy eyes Can i use ciplox-d eye drops First get your self examined first My wife is having pimple like object in the lower eyelid of eye for past 7 days. What is the reason and remedy. Please comment on this. Apply ciplox eye ointment three times daily for 3days.If no improvement,refer to eye specialist Pus in the ear Ciplox eye dorp used but no relief Please use this app to find and meet a good ENT Specialist in your own locality to examine you & do the needful. If you are able to make it to Bengaluru, I would be very happy to help you out myself. My clinic is easily navigable on Google Maps. I am legally unable to prescribe you any medicines without physically examining you. This forum is intended for second opinions after you have consulted a doctor locally I&#x27;m feeling uncomfortable inside my ear. I tried to clean it with earbud, but found BLOOD on the same. i&#x27;ve not been hurt. My friend suggested me CIPLOX-D. Should i pour it? (No accident of my knowledge has happened yet) I think you have injured the ear canal or ear drum. Don&#x27;t put ciplox D now. Consult a ENT specialist first and get your ear checked if there is any hole Redness in both eyes. Using ciplox eye drops for a long time No response even after 6 hours. Never expected this from 1 mg Ciplox won&#x27;t work for redness. It&#x27;s an antibiotic drop My baby boy 10 month left side eye red color docter show after give ciplox-d 2 days dropped ok but yesterday also same coming baby eye rub what is the probilem sir pls help me Hello, it could be allergic reaction or local injury which is leading to red eye. Wash the eyes properly with cool water thice daily. If redness persist put Toba eye drops 1 drop in each eye every 8 hrly for 3 days. Sume time paim in ear so i use cplox. Ciplox works if there is infection in middle ear but if problem is in external ear then it doesn&#x27;t work. Kindly see a Ent specialist