Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops is a medicine used to treat eye/ear bacterial infections and eye infections with inflammation. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.

Use of this medicine may cause irritation and discomfort immediately after instilling the eye drop. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

Uses of Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops

Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections
Treatment of Eye infection with inflammation

Benefits of Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops

In Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections

Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat infections in the eye or ear caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes or ear. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

In Treatment of Eye infection with inflammation

Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of medicines, Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that stops the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. Dexamethasone helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, soreness, watery eyes or ear discharge caused due to eye/ear infections.
The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

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Side effects of Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ciplox D

Eye discomfort
Corneal deposits
Ocular hyperemia
Taste change
Ear discomfort
Ear pain
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops

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 dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops works

Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria in the eye/ear by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red swollen and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops?

If you miss a dose of Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat bacterial infections and inflammation of the eye/ear.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication to avoid dilution.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your condition hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

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Patient concerns

Pus in the ear Ciplox eye dorp used but no relief

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT

Please use this app to find and meet a good ENT Specialist in your own locality to examine you & do the needful. If you are able to make it to Bengaluru, I would be very happy to help you out myself. My clinic Healthcare@Basaveshwaranagar is easily navigable on Google Maps. I am legally unable to prescribe you any medicines without physically examining you. This forum is intended for second opinions after you have consulted a doctor locally

Tears r coming fr both eyes she also have cold/ cough can i use ciplox d eye drops

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

No. . Ciplox d shd not be used without examination

I'm feeling uncomfortable inside my ear. I tried to clean it with earbud, but found BLOOD on the same. i've not been hurt. My friend suggested me CIPLOX-D. Should i pour it? (No accident of my knowledge has happened yet)

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

I think you have injured the ear canal or ear drum. Don't put ciplox D now. Consult a ENT specialist first and get your ear checked if there is any hole

FAQs

How long does Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops takes to work?

Usually, Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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References

MedlinePlus. Ciprofloxacin+Dexamethasone. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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CiplaMed. Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone sodium [Prescribing Information]. [Accessed 16 Sep. 2024] (online) Available from:

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