Ciprofloxacin
0.3% Ophthalmic Solution is a sterile topical antibiotic solution for the
treatment of corneal ulcers, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis, and other
susceptible bacterial infections of the eye in cats, dogs, and horses. The
active ingredient, Ciprofloxacin, is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial that is
active against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative ocular
pathogens.
Ciprofloxacin
Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% is used to treat conjunctivitis as well
as many other susceptible bacterial infections of the eye, including
gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens that cause eye infection. It works by
stopping bacteria from making DNA. This kills the bacteria and stops the
infection.
For:
Dogs,
Cats and Horses
Dosage:
Use according to your veterinarian's instructions.
For Corneal Ulcers:
The
usual recommended dosage for corneal ulcers is two (2) drops into the affected
eye every 15 minutes for the first six hours and then two (2) drops into the
affected eye every 30 minutes for the remainder of the first day. On the second
day, instill two drops in the affected eye hourly. On the third through the
fourteenth days, place two drops in the affected eye every four hours.
Treatment may be continued after 14 days if corneal re-epithelialization (wound
healing) has not occurred.
For Bacterial Conjunctivitis:
The
usual recommended dosage for bacterial conjunctivitis is 1-2 drops instilled
into the conjunctival sac(s) every 2 hours while awake for two days and 1-2
drops every 4 hours while awake for the next 5 days.
Cautions:
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Do not use in any pet with known hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin.
Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic is for topical use in the eye only. Store in the
refrigerator. To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the bottle to the
eye or to any other surface. Keep the cap on the bottle when you are not using
the solution. If you notice any changes in the appearance of your ophthalmic
solution, such as the formation of precipitates or changes in coloring, do not
use the medication.
Side
Effects:
Possible side effects of Ciprofloxacin
Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% include local burning or discomfort.
Other less frequently occurring side effects include lid margin crusting,
crystals/scales, foreign body sensation, itching, conjunctival hyperemia and a
bad taste in the mouth following instillation.
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Ophthalmic
Solution 0.3% requires a prescription from your veterinarian.