Alciflox D Eye/Ear Drops
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Ciprofloxacin (0.3% w/v) + Dexamethasone (0.1% w/v) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS |
User Rating | 4.9 |
User Reviews | 397 |
FAQ
Alciflox D Eye/Ear Drops Reviews
Alciflox D Eye/Ear 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.
How Alciflox D Eye/Ear Drops Works
How to Use Alciflox D Eye/Ear Drops
Benefits of Alciflox D Eye/Ear Drops
- In Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections: Alciflox D Eye/Ear 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: Alciflox D Eye/Ear 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.
Uses of Alciflox D Eye/Ear Drops
- Treatment of Eye infection with inflammation
- Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections
Alciflox D Eye/Ear Drops Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- 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.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination.
- 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.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication to avoid dilution.
- Alciflox D Eye/Ear is used to treat bacterial infections and inflammation of the eye/ear.
References
- Mayo Clinic. Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone.
- CiplaMed. Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone sodium [Prescribing Information].
- MedlinePlus. Ciprofloxacin+Dexamethasone.