Ceepro Eye/Ear Drops
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Ciprofloxacin (0.3% w/v) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Fluoroquinolone |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS |
Action Class | Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 593 |
FAQ
Ceepro Eye/Ear Drops Reviews
Ceepro Eye/Ear should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may experience nausea as a side effect of this medicine. This is usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, shortness of breath, or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
How Ceepro Eye/Ear Drops Works
How to Use Ceepro Eye/Ear Drops
Benefits of Ceepro Eye/Ear Drops
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Ceepro Eye/Ear is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It kills and stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection.This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
- In Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections: Ceepro Eye/Ear is an antibiotic medicine. It stops the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, soreness 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 Ceepro Eye/Ear Drops
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
- Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections
Ceepro Eye/Ear Drops Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Ceepro Eye/Ear for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye/ear.
- If using Ceepro Eye/Ear for eye:Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.Do not wear contact lenses, while using this medication.It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- You should continue using the medicine for 48 hours after your symptoms have cleared up.
- Throw away any medicine left at the end of the course.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another eye /ear infection.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
- Do not wear contact lenses, while using this medication.
References
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