Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 3.5mg/ml

Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops general information

What is Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops used for?

Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% are used to treat external bacterial infections of the eye.  These include corneal ulcer, which is an open sore on the surface of the cornea, the clear surface covering the front of the eye, including the pupil and iris.  Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% are also used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, an infection of the conjunctiva, which is the mucous membrane covering the outside of the eye and lining the inside of the eyelids.  Blepharitis, which is inflammation of the eyelid can be caused by bacterial infection.  Symptoms of eye infection include, pain, foreign body sensation (a feeling of something in the eye), gritty sensation, redness, discharge from the eye, blurred vision, sensitivity to light.  Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% prevent spread of infection and help relieve symptoms of infection of the eye.

How does Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops work?

Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% contain the antibiotic ciprofloxacin a synthetic broad spectrum antibiotic belonging to the fluoroquinolones group of antibiotics.  Ciprofloxacin in Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% has antibacterial activity against a wide range of bacteria including the most common bacterial species to infect the eye, which are Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Haemophilus and Pseudomonas.  Ciprofloxacin works by inhibiting several bacterial enzymes (bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase) needed for the bacteria to replicate and repair its DNA.  This action of ciprofloxacin in Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% kills the bacteria by blocking its growth and replication and prevents the spread of infection.  

What does Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops contain?

Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% contain the active ingredient ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, a broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat eye infections.  They also contain the preservative benzalkonium chloride (0.06 mg/mL), glacial acetic acid, sodium acetate anhydrous, mannitol, disodium edetate, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid and water. 

Treating eye infection with Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops

Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% contain ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, a broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye.  These include corneal ulcer, an open sore on the surface of the cornea, the clear surface covering the front of the eye, including the pupil and iris; conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, an infection of the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane covering the outside of the eye and lining the inside of the eyelids; and blepharitis, inflammation of the eyelid can be caused by bacterial infection.  Symptoms of eye infection include, pain, foreign body sensation (a feeling of something in the eye), gritty sensation, redness, discharge from the eye, blurred vision, sensitivity to light.  Ciprofloxacin in Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% works by inhibiting bacterial enzymes needed for the bacteria to replicate and repair its DNA, which kills the bacteria and prevent spread of infection to relieve symptoms of infection of the eye. 

What are the side effects of Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% include local discomfort and burning sensation at the site of application of the Eye Drops, formation of a white precipitate, foreign body sensation, distorted sense of taste. 

When should Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops not be used?

You should not use Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% if you:

• are allergic to ciprofloxacin or any other quinolone antibiotic or any ingredients in Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops
• are pregnant or are breastfeeding, without discussion with your doctor

How should Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops be used?

You should apply your Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% by tilting your head back, pulling the lower eyelid to form a pouch and applying 1-2 drops into this conjunctival sac.  The number of drops, how often and for how long depends on what you are being treated for and your doctor’s recommendation, which will be several times a day for 7-14 days.  If you wear contact lenses, these should be removed before adding your Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops and not returned for at least 15 minutes after application.  Your vision will be affected and you should not drive or operate machinery while your vision is blurred.

How long should you use Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops?

You should continue to add your Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% several times a day for 7-14 days depending on what you are being treated for and your doctor’s recommendation. 

Missed dose of Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops

If you miss a dose of Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% apply it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to apply the next dose, then skip the missed dose.  Do not apply a double dose.

How should Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops be stored?

You should store your Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% below 25°C in a cool dry place but do not freeze.