Medicine Overview of Aprocin 0.30% Eye/Ear Drops
- Bacterial eye / ear infections
- Application site irritation
- Burning sensation
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You have been prescribed Ciplox Eye/Ear Drops for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye/ear.
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Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
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Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
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You should continue using the medicine for 48 hours after your symptoms have cleared up.
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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.
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Throw away any medicine left at the end of the course.
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If using Ciplox Eye/Ear Drops for eye:
Solution: 1-2 drops instilled into conjunctival sac(s) q2hr with patient awake on days 1-2, then 1-2 drops q4hr with patient awake on days 3-7
Ointment: 0.5-in. (1.25-cm) ribbon applied into conjunctival sac q8hr on days 1-2, then 0.5-in. (1.25-cm) ribbon q12hr on days 3-7
Corneal Ulcers (Keratitis)
Solution: 2 drops q15min for 6 hours, then 2 drops q30min for remainder of day 1, then 2 drops q1hr on day 2, and finally 2 drops q4hr on days 3-14
Ointment: Not indicated for keratitis
<1 year: Safety and efficacy not established
>1 year (solution): 1-2 drops instilled into conjunctival sac(s) q2hr with patient awake on days 1-2, then 1-2 drops q4hr with patient awake on days 3-7
>2 years (ointment): 0.5-in. (1.25-cm) ribbon applied into conjunctival sac q8hr on days 1-2, then 0.5-in. (1.25-cm) ribbon q12hr on days 3-7
Lactation: Drug is distributed into milk; use with caution
Burning,Ciprofloxacin precipitate in superficial portion of corneal defect,Stinging
1-10%
Conjunctival hyperemia,Crystals or scales on eyelashes,Foreign-body sensation,Itching,Keratopathy or keratitis,Lid margin crusting,Unpleasant taste after instillation
<1%
Corneal infiltrates,Corneal staining,Decrease in vision,Lid edema,Ocular discomfort,Photophobia,Sensitivity reactions,Tearing
Data are not available regarding use in pregnant women; owing to negligible systemic exposure associated with otic administration of ciprofloxacin, minimal risk is expected
Lactation
Ciprofloxacin is excreted in human milk with systemic administration; however, owing to negligible systemic exposure after otic administration, breastfed infants should not be affected
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