Here is a detailed summary for Ciprofloxacin Eye/Ear Drops 0.3%:
✅ Name: Ciprofloxacin 0.3% Drops
Form: Ophthalmic or Otic Drops
Concentration: 0.3% w/v
Type: Antibiotic (Fluoroquinolone)
📄 Description:
Ciprofloxacin drops are a broad-spectrum antibiotic formulation used to treat bacterial infections in the eyes or ears. It inhibits DNA gyrase, an enzyme essential for bacterial replication, making it highly effective against a wide range of gram-negative and some gram-positive organisms.
💊 Prescription/Indications:
- Eye Infections: Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers
- Ear Infections: Otitis externa (outer ear infection)
- Other Uses: As prescribed by a doctor for localized bacterial infections
🩺 Uses:
- Rapid relief from infection symptoms
- Prevention of infection post eye/ear surgeries
- Suitable for both adults and children (as prescribed)
🌿 Nature:
- Pharmacological Class: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
- Action: Bactericidal (kills bacteria by blocking DNA replication)
- Application: Topical (eye/ear)
👍 Advantages:
- Fast-acting local treatment
- Broad antibacterial spectrum
- Low systemic absorption = fewer systemic side effects
- Convenient dosing
- Available as single and multidose containers
⚠️ Precautions:
- Use only under medical supervision
- Avoid contact with the dropper tip to prevent contamination
- Do not use for viral or fungal infections
- Remove contact lenses before eye use
- Inform doctor if allergic to fluoroquinolones
📦 Packing:
- Common pack size: 5 mL plastic dropper bottle
- Tamper-evident seal
- Available in single-use units for hospitals
❄️ Storage:
- Store below 25°C (77°F)
- Protect from light and moisture
- Do not freeze
- Keep tightly closed when not in use
- Keep out of reach of children