Cipromed ophtalmic drops 0.3% 5ml

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Composition

The composition of ear and eye drops Cipromed differs form of the active substance and auxiliary ingredients.
Eye drops of Cipromed per 1 ml of the drug contain 3 mg of ciprofloxacin in the form of hydrochloride. Drops in the ears are released with the same percentage (3%) of the active substance, but lactate is used.
Excipients in the composition of eye drops:
    benzalkonium chloride;
    edetet sodium;
    dairy acid;
    sodium chloride;
    sodium hydroxide;
    water for injections.
Additional ingredients contained in ear drops:
    benzalkonium chloride;
    propylene glycol;
    lactic acid.

Form of issue

The drug is available in two forms:
    Eye drops. Clear solution, colorless or pale yellow. Sell ​​5 ml in plastic bottles-droppers or bottles of dark glass, each of them must be in a separate cardboard bundle. A special dropper is dispensed with glass bottles.
    Ear drops Cipromed - a transparent, viscous liquid, colorless or with a slight yellowish tinge. Poured into 10 ml in bottles made of dark glass or in bottles-droppers made of plastic. 1 bottle is placed in cardboard packs.

pharmachologic effect

Refers to antibacterial drugs for topical use.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Pharmacodynamics

Refers to the group of fluoroquinolones. The drug acts on most gram-negative bacteria and some Gram-positive bacteria. Cipromed refers to substances that are less toxic to humans.
Active drug substance inhibits the action of DNA gyrase enzyme, which is essential for DNA replication of these microorganisms and the synthesis of the bacterial cell proteins. All bacteria are affected by the drug, regardless of the stage of development.

Pharmacokinetics

Systemic absorption of ear drops is low, therefore, pharmacokinetic properties of this form of drug have not been studied.
Eye drops of Cipromed penetrate well into all tissues of the eye and enter the systemic circulation. The maximum concentration in the anterior chamber of the eye is reached an hour after instillation, decreases after another one hour. The half-life of plasma is 4-5 hours. Excretion from the body is carried out by the kidneys (50% - unchanged medication, 10% - metabolites) and intestine (15%). Can be found in breast milk.

Indications for use

Indications for the use of eye drops:
    acute and subacute forms of conjunctivitis;
    keratitis;
    uveitis of the anterior chamber;
    inflammatory processes in the eyelid, for example, blepharitis;
    dacryocystitis;
    the need to prevent the development of the inflammatory process after trauma or surgery performed in the eye area.
Ear drops Cipromed is prescribed for the treatment or prevention of infectious diseases affecting the ear:
    with external otitis;
    at otitis middle ear (acute and chronic form);
    before surgery and after it;
    with ear trauma;
    if the tissue is damaged during removal of the foreign body.

Contraindications

Cipromed can not be prescribed:
    pregnant;
    women breastfeeding;
    children who are not yet 1 year old;
    with intolerance of fluoroquinolones;
    with increased sensitivity to one or more of the components that make up the drug.
Ear drops can not be used by persons under 16 years of age.

Side effects

An allergic reaction to the components of the drug is possible. Nausea, vomiting, stools, headaches or dizziness, and anxiety can also occur.
When buried in the eye, local unwanted effects may develop:
    slight burning during the first minute;
    sensation of itching or soreness;
    redness of the eye;
    edema in the eyelid;
    photophobia;
    increased secretion of tear fluid;
    feeling as if something had got into the eye;
    white crystalline precipitate (with corneal ulcer);
    deterioration of vision;
    keratitis or keratopathy.

Instructions for use Cipromed (Method and dosage)

Instruction on eye drops Cipromed

The medicine is instilled into the conjunctival sac by 1 or 2 drops. How often this should be done depends on the diagnosis.
Features of Cipromed treatment of various eye diseases:
    acute bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharitis - 4 to 8 times a day for 5-14 days;
    keratitis - 1 drop 6 or more times a day, treatment lasts from 2 weeks to a month;
    anterior uveitis - 1 drop 8-12 times a day;
    acute dacryocystitis, canaliculitis - 6-12 times, chronic forms of these diseases - 4-8 times;
    after injury - 4-8 times a day, the course lasts 1 or 2 weeks;
    after the operation - 4-6 times; depending on the severity of the surgery, the duration of the drug can be from 5 days to a month.

Ear drops Cipromed, instructions for use

Before instillation it is necessary to clean. The drops are heated to body temperature.
In the ear drops 5 drops 3 times every day until the symptoms of inflammation disappear and another 48 hours.
After the medicine has been dripped, you need to throw back your head for 2 minutes. If possible, the external ear canal is covered with cotton turunda.

Overdose

When topical application of cases of overdose was not observed.
Symptoms of overdose when taking the drug inside:
    a feeling of nausea and vomiting;
    diarrhea;
    headache;
    dizziness;
    fainting condition;
    sense of anxiety.
Symptomatic treatment with a large amount of fluid is shown. Drugs that increase the acidity of urine may be prescribed to prevent crystalluria.

Interaction

Do not combine with solutions that have pH = 3-4.

Storage conditions

Store at room temperature, avoid freezing.
Shelf life - 2 years, but not more than 1 year after opening the vial.

special instructions

Those who wear contact lenses should avoid contact with drops.
Immediately after instillation of the eye may temporarily decrease visual acuity, so at this time is not desirable to drive vehicles or to engage in any activity that requires more attention.

Children

Ear drops are forbidden up to 16 years, eye drops are up to a year.
The doctor may prescribe dropping of eye drops into the nose of the child, even if it is less than a year old. This measure is often resorted to when the discharge from the nasal sinuses acquires a greenish tinge, indicating bacterial infection.

In pregnancy and lactation

Application is prohibited.

Reviews about Cipromed

Ear drops Cipromed, reviews
The drug is effective in fighting infection, but sometimes with pain worse in the ear. Among the shortcomings is the large volume of the vial. Since the shelf life is small, part of the purchased medicine has to be discarded unused.

Reviews of eye drops

In most cases, quickly help to cope with the disease. Side effects are rare.