Ciprof Eye/Ear Drops 0.3% (3 mg/ml) (5 ml)

Indication

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic eye/ear drops for bacterial infections of the eye such as bacterial conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers, and bacterial infections of the outer ear, caused by susceptible organisms.

Ingredients

• Ciprofloxacin (as hydrochloride) 3 mg/ml (15 mg per 5 ml)

Direction

Eye: instil 1–2 drops into the affected eye(s) 3–6 times daily; course of treatment is 6–14 days. Ear: use as directed by the physician. Use within 3 weeks after opening.

Side effects

• Local burning
• stinging
• itching or discomfort after instillation.
• Eye redness
• a bad taste in the mouth
• or white crystalline deposits on the cornea may occur.
• Allergic reactions are possible
• stop use if rash or swelling occurs.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to ciprofloxacin or other quinolones.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye
• ear or any surface to avoid contamination.
• Do not wear contact lenses during treatment of eye infections.
• Prolonged use may cause overgrowth of non
• susceptible organisms
• use only as directed by the physician.
• Contains phenylmercuric acetate as a preservative.