Ciprofloxacin HCl Ophthalmic Medicine 0.3% 3.5 g/Tube , Ophthalmic Cream Ointment

Ciprofloxacin HCl Ophthalmic Medicine 0.3% 3.5 g/Tube Ophthalmic Cream Ointment

Product : Ciprofloxacin HCl Cream

Specification : Ophthalmic Ointment 0.3%, 3.5g/Tube

Standard : BP, USP

Packing : one tube/box

Indications :

To treat corneal ulcers due to Pseudomonas aerugi-nosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and possibly Serratia marcescens and Streptococcus viridans

To treat bacterial conjunctivitis due to Haemophilus influenzae, S. aureus, S. epidermidis, and possibly S. pneumoniae

How to use ciprofloxacin ointment :

Use ciprofloxacin ointment as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

•Ciprofloxacin ointment may be used around the eye or in the eye. To use ciprofloxacin ointment in the eye, first, wash your hands. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from your eye to form a pouch. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into the pouch. After using ciprofloxacin ointment, gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. Wipe the applicator tip with a clean, dry tissue.

•To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed.

•Do not wear contact lenses while you are using ciprofloxacin ointment. Take care of your contact lenses as directed by the manufacturer. Check with your doctor before you use them.

•To clear up your infection completely, take/use ciprofloxacin ointment for the full course of treatment. Keep taking/using it even if you feel better in a few days.

•If you miss a dose of ciprofloxacin ointment, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use ciprofloxacin ointment.

Important safety information :

•Ciprofloxacin ointment may cause blurred vision or sensitivity to light. Use ciprofloxacin ointment with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

•Do not use leftover medicine for treating other infections or conditions without checking with your doctor.

•Be sure to use ciprofloxacin ointment for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.

•Long-term or repeated use of ciprofloxacin ointment may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.

•Ciprofloxacin ointment should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 2 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.

•PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using ciprofloxacin ointment while you are pregnant. It is not known if this medicine is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use ciprofloxacin ointment, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of ciprofloxacin ointment :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Bloodshot eyes; blurred vision; burning or discomfort; crusting of eyelids; dry eyes; feeling of something in the eye; sensitivity to light.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); eyelid swelling; irritation; vision changes.