Aprodex 0.3%+0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin dexamethasone |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
Title
Sterile Eye & Ear Drops
Categories
- Medicine
- Health & Personal Care
- Eye Care
- Ear Care
- Medication
Description
This medicine is indicated for the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions where bacterial infections or risk of bacterial infections co-exist. It can also be used for post-operative inflammation and any other ocular inflammation associated with infection. In addition, it is indicated in the treatment of ear infections accompanied by inflammation such as otitis externa, acute and chronic otitis media etc. The medicine has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic actions and possesses antibacterial activity against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms.
Dimensions
N/A
Color Options
- Clear solution
Functions
- Treats steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions
- Treats ear infections accompanied by inflammation
- Reduces prostaglandin synthesis
- Inhibits chemotactic infiltration of neutrophils
- Interferes with the enzyme DNA gyrase for DNA synthesis
Materials
- Sterile solution
Technical Specifications
- 1 drop to be instilled into conjunctival sac(s) every four to six hours for eye treatment
- 4 drops instilled into the affected ear 2 times daily for ear treatment
- Shake well before each use
- For external use only
- To be used within 30 days after first opening
Design Elements
- Bottle packaging
- Sterile dropper
- Labeled instructions
Usability Features
- Easy-to-use dropper
- Convenient storage
Interaction
- Potential interaction with theophylline
- Potential interference with caffeine metabolism
- Potential enhancement of oral anticoagulant effects
- Transient elevations in serum creatinine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Herpes simplex and other viral conditions
- Mycosis
- Glaucoma
- Newborn babies
- Fungal diseases of ocular or auricular structures
Side Effects
- Transient ocular burning or discomfort
- Stinging
- Redness
- Itching
- Conjunctivitis/Keratitis
- Periocular/Facial edema
- Foreign body sensation
- Photophobia
- Blurred vision
- Tearing
- Dryness
- Eye pain
- Elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP)
- Possible development of glaucoma
- Optic nerve damage
- Posterior subcapsular cataract formation
- Delayed wound healing
- Ear pain
- Irritability
- Dizziness
- Erythema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Usage during pregnancy requires potential benefit justifying potential risk to the fetus
- Caution required during nursing period
Precautions & Warnings
- Consider fungal infections of the cornea after long-term steroid dosing
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Routine monitoring of intraocular pressure required
- Use caution in patients with persistent corneal ulceration
Therapeutic Class
Aural steroid & antibiotic combined preparations
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, away from light. Keep out of reach of children. The bottle is to be closed strongly immediately after use.