G-Cipro Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

G-Cipro Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Table Of contents

• G-Cipro Ophthalmic Solution 0.3%
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	G-Cipro Ophthalmic Solution 0.3%
Generic	Ciprofloxacin (Ophthalmic)
Weight	0.3%
Type	Ophthalmic Solution
Therapeutic Class	Aural Anti-bacterial preparations, Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs
Manufacturer	Gonoshasthaya Pharma Ltd.
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

Uses

Ciprofloxacin 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below: Corneal Ulcers: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae. ... Read more

Dosage

G-Cipro Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% dosage

Corneal ulcers: The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of corneal ulcers is two drops into the affected eye every 15 minutes for the first 6 hours and then two drops into the affected eye every 30 minutes for the remainder of the first day. On the second day, instill 2 drops in the affected eye hourly. On the third through the fourteenth day, place two drops in the affected eye every four hours. Treatment may be continued after 14 days if corneal re-epithelization has not been occurred.Bacterial conjunctivitis: The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis is one or two drops instilled into the conjunctival sac(s) every two hours while awake for two days and one or two drops every four hours while awake for the next five days.Ear infections: For all infections, 2-3 drops every 2-3 hours initially, reducing the frequency of the instillation with control of infection. Treatment should be continued at least 7 days.

Side Effects

Local burning or discomfort, itching, foreign body sensation, crystalline precipitates, lid margin crusting, conjunctival hyperemia and a bad taste following administration. Photophobia and nausea may be reported.

Precaution

Prolonged ocular use of Ciprofloxacin may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. Ciprofloxacin should be discontinued at the first appearance of a skin rash or any other sign of hypersensitivity reaction.

Interaction

Specific drug interaction studies have not been observed with ophthalmic Ciprofloxacin.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Do not use unless the potential benefits outweigh the potential risk during pregnancy. It is not known whether excretion in human milk occurs following topical ophthalmic administration. Caution should be exercised in the nursing mothers.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to quinolone group of antibacterials or any of the components of the formulation.

Special Warning

Pediatric use: Safety and effectiveness in children under 1 year of age have not been established.

Acute Overdose

A topical overdose may be flushed from the eye/s with warm tap water.

Storage Condition

Store below 30° C in a cool and dry place protected from light. Keep out of reach of children. Do not touch the dropper tip to surfaces since this may contaminate the solution. Do not use after 30 days of first opening.

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