PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Active ingredient: Ciprofloxacin (commonly 0.3% w/v in ophthalmic form)
• Class: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
• Form: Sterile eye drops
  
  

Indication / Use

Used for:

• Bacterial eye infections, such as:
• Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye)
• Corneal ulcers
• Works by killing bacteria and stopping their DNA replication
  
  

Not useful for viral or allergic eye conditions.

Direction of Use

• Instill 1–2 drops into affected eye(s)
• Frequency: usually every 2–6 hours initially, then reduced as infection improves (as prescribed)
• Complete the full prescribed course, even if symptoms improve
• Wash hands before use
• Avoid touching dropper tip
• If using other eye drops, wait 5–10 minutes between them

Side Effects

Common:

• Eye burning or stinging
• Redness or irritation
• Itching
• Foreign body sensation
• Mild blurred vision
• Bitter taste in mouth after instillation (from drainage)

Less common:

• Eye swelling or crusting
• Increased tearing
• Sensitivity to light

Rare but serious:

• Severe allergic reaction (swelling of face/eyes, breathing difficulty)
• Corneal deposits (white crystalline precipitates in some cases during intensive use)
• Worsening eye pain or vision changes
  
  

Warnings

• Do not use if allergic to ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
• Use with caution in:
• Severe eye inflammation or corneal disease
• Patients with known drug allergies
• Stop and seek care if:
• Eye pain worsens
• Vision becomes worse
• Severe swelling or rash occurs

Interactions

• Very few significant interactions due to low systemic absorption
• Use caution with:
• Other topical eye medications (spacing required)
• Other quinolone antibiotics (avoid duplication unless prescribed)

Caution

• Do not wear contact lenses during active infection unless advised
• Temporary blurred vision may occur → avoid driving immediately after use
• Overuse or unnecessary use may contribute to antibiotic resistance
• Use only for confirmed bacterial infections
• Complete full course to prevent recurrence or resistance
• Rare systemic absorption can occur, so report unusual symptoms (fatigue, rash, tendon pain—very uncommon)