Cip-D 0.3%+0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 75.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin dexamethasone |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions
- Treatment of bacterial eye infections
- Post-operative inflammation treatment
- Treatment of ear infections with inflammation
- Treatment of otitis externa
- Anti-inflammatory action
- Anti-allergic action
- Treatment of acute and chronic otitis media
Pharmacology
- Dexamethasone as glucocorticoid
- Anti-inflammatory action of Dexamethasone
- Prostaglandin synthesis reduction
- Inhibition of neutrophil infiltration
- Bactericidal action of Ciprofloxacin
- Activity against gram-negative and gram-positive organisms
- Interference with DNA gyrase
Dosage & Administration
- Eye: Instill 1 drop every 4-6 hours
- Increased initial dosage for first 24-48 hours
- Ear: 4 drops instilled 2 times daily for 7 days
- Usage in pediatric patients
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below 1 year not established
Interaction
- Elevation of plasma concentrations of theophylline
- Interference with caffeine metabolism
- Enhancement of warfarin effects
- Transient elevations in serum creatinine with cyclosporin concomitantly
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
- Ocular stinging, redness, itching, conjunctivitis
- Elevation of intraocular pressure
- Development of glaucoma
- Optic nerve damage
- Posterior subcapsular cataract formation
- Delayed wound healing
- Ear discomfort and pain
- Irritability, dizziness, erythema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies risk
- Caution with nursing mothers due to unknown excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of fungal infections after long-term steroid dosing
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Monitoring of intraocular pressure required
- Caution for prolonged use of ophthalmic steroids
- Potential for glaucoma, optic nerve damage, cataract formation
Therapeutic Class
- Aural steroid & antibiotic combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool, dry place away from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Shake well before each use
- Use within 30 days after opening
- Close bottle tightly after use