Aprocin0.30%
Eye Ointment
Aristopharma Limited
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Aprocin may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Aprocin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Bab... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Aprocin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Aprocin is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial eye/ear infections. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growt... View More
Uses of Aprocin
- Bacterial eye / ear infections
Side effects of Aprocin
- Application site irritation
- Burning sensation
How to use Aprocin
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the d... View More
How Aprocin works
Aprocin is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye/ear infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action ... View More
What if you forget to take Aprocin?
If you miss a dose of Aprocin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your r... View More
- You have been prescribed Ciplox Eye/Ear Drops for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye/ear.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
- You should continue using the medicine for 48 hours after your symptoms have cleared up.
- Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get ... View More
- Throw away any medicine left at the end of the course.
- If using Ciplox Eye/Ear Drops for eye:
Indication
Otitis media, Superficial ophthalmic infections, Otitis externa
Adult Dose
Bacterial Conjunctivitis Solution: 1-2 drops instilled into conjunctival sac(s) q2hr with patient awake on days 1-2, then 1-2 drops q4hr with patient a... View More
Child Dose
Bacterial Conjunctivitis <1 year: Safety and efficacy not established >1 year (solution): 1-2 drops instilled into conjunctival sac(s) q2hr with pat... View More
Contraindication
Ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in patients who have hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones.
Mode of Action
Ciprofloxacin promotes breakage of double-stranded DNA in susceptible organisms and inhibits DNA gyrase, which is essential in reproduction of bacterial... View More
Precaution
Prolonged use of Ciprofloxacin may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms including fungi. Ciprofloxacin should be discontinued at the first a... View More
Side Effect
>10% Burning,Ciprofloxacin precipitate in superficial portion of corneal defect,Stinging 1-10% Conjunctival hyperemia,Crystals or scales on eyelash... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Data are not available regarding use in pregnant women; owing to negligible systemic exposure associated with otic administration of ciproflo... View More
Interaction
May increase plasma concentrations of CYP1A2 substrates (e.g. clozapine, ropinirole, theophylline). Enhances effect of oral anticoagulants (e.g. warfari... View More
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