Cipcin 0.3% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 45.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic
Company Biopharma limited

Indications

  • Treatment of corneal ulcers
  • Treatment of conjunctivitis
  • Treatment of blepharitis
  • Bacterial susceptibility

Composition

  • Active substance: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride BP
  • Ciprofloxacin 3 mg/mL
  • Preservative: Benzalkonium Chloride 0.06 mg/mL

Pharmacology

  • In vitro activity against Gram-negative organisms
  • In vitro activity against Gram-positive organisms
  • Bactericidal
  • Inhibits A subunits of DNA gyrase

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage for corneal ulcers
  • Dosage for bacterial conjunctivitis
  • Dosage for blepharitis
  • Pediatric use safety

Interaction

  • Elevated plasma concentrations of theophylline
  • Interference with caffeine metabolism
  • Enhanced effects of oral anticoagulant warfarin
  • Transient elevations in serum creatinine

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin
  • Hypersensitivity to quinolones

Side Effects

  • Local burning or discomfort
  • White crystalline precipitates in approximately 17% of patients
  • Lid margin crusting
  • Crystals/scales
  • Foreign body sensation
  • Itching
  • Conjunctival hyperemia
  • Bad taste following instillation
  • Corneal staining
  • Keratopathy/keratitis
  • Allergic reactions
  • Lid edema
  • Tearing
  • Photophobia
  • Corneal infiltrates
  • Nausea
  • Decreased vision

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Limited well-controlled studies
  • Use during pregnancy if benefit justifies risk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
  • Super-infection
  • Discontinue use at sign of hypersensitivity reaction

Overdose Effects

  • Flushing with warm tap water

Therapeutic Class

  • Aural Anti-bacterial preparations
  • Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Room temperature storage
  • Protect from light
  • Use within one month after opening

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