Civox 0.3% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 35.13
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of corneal ulcers
- Treatment of conjunctivitis
- Treatment of blepharitis
- Treatment of bacterial infections
Composition
- Active substance: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride BP equivalent to Ciprofloxacin 3 mg per ml
- Preservative: Benzalkonium Chloride 0.06 mg per ml
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal
- Inhibits DNA gyrase
- Works against Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms
Dosage & Administration
- Corneal ulcers dosage schedule
- Bacterial conjunctivitis dosage schedule
- Pediatric use safety information
Interaction
- Potential drug interactions
- Elevated plasma concentrations of theophylline
- Interference with caffeine metabolism
- Enhanced effects of oral anticoagulant warfarin
- Transient elevations in serum creatinine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or any other component
- Hypersensitivity to other quinolones
Side Effects
- Local burning or discomfort
- White crystalline precipitates
- 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 studies on pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy should be justified by potential benefit
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Super-infection precautions
- Hypersensitivity reaction precautions
Overdose Effects
- Procedure for dealing with a topical overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Aural Anti-bacterial preparations
- Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Room temperature storage
- Protection from light
- Use within one month after opening