| Uses: | The uses of CIPLOX EYE DROP include:
Ciprofloxacin
ophthalmic solution is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye
including conjunctivitis (pinkeye; infection of the membrane that covers
the outside of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid) and corneal
ulcers (infection and loss of tissue in the clear front part of the
eye). Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic ointment is used to treat conjunctivitis.
Ciprofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It
works by killing the bacteria that cause infection.
Ophthalmic ciprofloxacin comes as a solution (eye drops) and an ointment
to apply to the eyes. Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution is usually used
often, between once every 15 minutes to once every 4 hours while awake
for 7 to 14 days or longer. Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic ointment is usually
applied 3 times a day for 2 days and then twice a day for 5 days. To
help you remember to use ophthalmic ciprofloxacin, use it at around the
same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label
carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do
not understand. Use ophthalmic ciprofloxacin exactly as directed. Do not
use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your
doctor.
You should expect your symptoms to improve during your treatment. Call
your doctor if your symptoms do not go away or get worse, or if you
develop other problems with your eyes during your treatment.
Use ophthalmic ciprofloxacin until you finish the prescription, even if
you feel better. If you stop using ophthalmic ciprofloxacin too soon,
your infection may not be completely cured and the bacteria may become
resistant to antibiotics.
When you use ophthalmic ciprofloxacin, be careful not to let the tip of
the bottle or tube touch your eye, fingers, face, or any surface. If the
tip does touch another surface, bacteria may get into the eye ointment
or drops. Using eye ointment or drops that are contaminated with
bacteria may cause serious damage to the eye or loss of vision. If you
think your eye ointment or drops have become contaminated, call your
doctor or pharmacist.
To use the eye drops or ointment, follow these steps:
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Use a mirror or have someone else put the drops or ointment in your
eye(s).
Remove the protective cap from the bottle or tube. Make sure that the
end of the dropper tip is not chipped or cracked.
If you are using eye drops, hold the bottle with the tip down at all
times to prevent drops from flowing back into the bottle and
contaminating the medication inside.
Lie down and gaze upward or tilt your head back.
Holding the bottle or tube between your thumb and index finger, place
the dropper tip or end of the tube as near as possible to your eyelid
without touching it.
Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your cheek or nose.
With the index finger of your other hand, pull the lower lid of the eye
down to form a pocket.
If you are using the eye drops, drop the prescribed number of drops into
the pocket made by the lower lid and the eye. Placing drops on the
surface of the eyeball can cause stinging. Then close your eye and press
lightly against the lower lid with your finger for 2-3 minutes to keep
the medication in the eye. Do not blink. Use a clean tissue to wipe any
excess liquid from your cheek.
If you are using the ointment, squeeze a thin ribbon of ointment into
the pocket. Blink gently and close your eye for 1-2 minutes. Use a clean
tissue to wipe excess ointment from your eyelids or eyelashes.
If your doctor told you to use ciprofloxacin eye drops or ointment in
both eyes, repeat steps 6-10 above for your other eye.
Replace the cap on the tube or bottle and tighten it right away.
Wash your hands again.
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