Ciprofloxacin eye drops. Instructions for use, price, reviews

Ciprofloxacin - popular antibacterial drops are used to eliminate the symptoms of inflammatory eye pathologies of varying severity.

The drug has pronounced properties, relieves inflammation and pain, prevents the progression of pathologies. When applied in courses, the general condition is significantly improved and the risk of concomitant deviations is reduced.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies, drug price

The drug is sold in different pharmacies after the preliminary presentation of a certified prescription form from doctor, which somewhat reduces the risk of developing a variety of negative symptoms with uncontrolled use without a medical prescription.

The cost of drops depends on their number in the bottle. The average price of a solution for local application ranges from 30-60 rubles.

Composition, release form

The drug is available to patients in the form of drops for topical application. They are a colorless, transparent solution. Sometimes the liquid may have a yellowish tint. The solution has a specific medicinal aroma, there is no sediment in it.

Drops are packaged in vials of 5, 10 ml, as well as small plastic ampoules of 2 ml. The former are for long courses, the latter for short courses. Vials of 5.10 ml are in small standard cardboard boxes of 1 piece.

Miniature bottles are placed in cardboard boxes of 5-10 pieces. A description is attached to the bottles in any volume, which details all the nuances of use, possible negative symptoms during therapy.

The drug solution contains the ingredient ciprofloxacin, which has the main therapeutic effect.

The following substances are present as an auxiliary inactive ingredient in the drops:

• Mannitol.
• Anhydrous sodium acetate.
• Glacial acetic acid.
• Benzalkonium chloride.
• Water for injections.

The auxiliary ingredients do not have pronounced therapeutic properties, but are necessary to maintain the correct chemical formula. The concentration of the active ingredient in the drops is 3 mg per ml.

Operating principle

Ciprofloxacin - eye drops that have pronounced antibacterial properties. The medicine is considered very effective if applied promptly, but in advanced stages it also helps to improve the condition.

The principle of action of the drug is based on the ability of the active substance to destroy pathogens that provoke the inflammatory process. The ingredient belongs to fluoroquinolone antibiotics, has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity.

The drug has not only bacteriostatic, but also bactericidal effect., that is, it suppresses the growth of microorganisms, after which it destroys them, disrupting metabolic processes in cell membranes.

As a result of tissue cleansing from microbes and products of their vital activity, signs of inflammation are gradually eliminated. Swelling of tissues, redness and other symptoms disappear. After getting rid of the edema and accompanying symptoms, there is a disappearance of pain that bothers patients with the progression of the disease.

The medicine has other properties:

• Helps to destroy not only microbes that multiply, but also microorganisms that are at rest. This allows you to prevent the reoccurrence of the disorder after the end of the therapeutic course.
• The drug activity is noted against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, which most often provoke inflammatory tissue pathologies. The destruction of these bacteria leads to the elimination of the signs of inflammation within a short period of time.
• Prevents the development of complications with the timely start of the therapeutic course, helps to normalize metabolic processes in tissues.

The agent quickly spreads over all tissues of the visual apparatus, destroys bacteria and stimulates the restoration of the affected areas of the mucous membranes of the eyelids. When applied topically in small quantities, it enters the systemic circulation, spreads throughout the body.

The agent does not accumulate in the blood and tissues, which somewhat reduces the likelihood of an overdose. However, this effect is observed when applied topically. When using systemic dosage forms, pharmacokinetic features may differ.

Prolonged use of drops leads to the entry into the blood of a larger amount of the component. Its processing takes place in the liver, after which the decay products are evacuated with the help of the kidneys. Disorders from the liver or kidneys lead to a deterioration in the processing and elimination of the main active ingredients.

Indications for use

Ciprofloxacin is an effective antibacterial eye drops that can be used for a variety of conditions.

The main indications for prescribing a medicine:

• Acute and chronic blepharitis.
• Subacute and acute stage of bacterial conjunctivitis.
• Keratitis with severe symptoms of inflammation.
• Keratoconjunctivitis with complications.
• Ulcerative changes in the cornea.
• Corneal injuries, in which an inflammatory process develops as a result of the addition of an infection.
• Complications after the patient underwent surgery and other manipulations on the visual apparatus.
• Contact with a foreign body.
• Unspecified origin of the inflammatory process, in which the formation of pus is observed.

The tool can be used in combination with other medicines to increase the effectiveness of therapy.

Contraindications and side effects

Despite the effectiveness of the drug solution, its use can provoke complications if the patient has not studied the instructions before starting therapy and has not visited the doctor.

The main barriers to treatment are:

• Viral origin of the inflammatory process of the visual apparatus. With viral keratitis, blepharitis or conjunctivitis, the agent can only provoke complications, since antibacterial substances suppress the activity of immune cells. That is why it is important to clarify the origin of the disease so as not to aggravate the condition.
• The patient's age is up to 1 year. The medicine has pronounced properties, which makes it impossible to use it for children of any age.
• Intolerance to the components of the composition and a tendency to such manifestations in the patient's history.
• Violation of cerebral circulation, accompanied by movement disorders and some other changes.
• Internal bleeding, in which there is damage to the mucous membranes of the digestive system.
• A state of shock and a critical decrease in blood pressure indicators.
• Uncontrolled arterial hypertension with frequent hypertensive crises.
• Epilepsy with frequent seizures.
• Severe glaucoma, accompanied by acute symptoms from the visual apparatus.
• Atherosclerotic changes in the vessels of the brain. The drug can be used in some cases, if the doctor considers the appointment appropriate.
• Allergic diseases of the visual apparatus. The medicine can only be used when an infection is associated with an allergy.

During the period of gestation and breastfeeding, the medicine can be used if the expected benefit is greater than the potential harm. The decision is made only by the doctor based on the data of the diagnostic examination.

Ciprofloxacin - eye drops that can provoke a variety of complications, even if all recommendations are followed. Disorders usually affect the visual apparatus, but often spread to the work of internal organs and systems.

Headache and dizziness usually occurs with deteriorating eye condition. Patients report a decrease in performance and a deterioration in concentration. Sharp or mild eye pains lead to blurred vision, aggravated reaction to light, and watery eyes.

Patients may also talk about itchy eyelids, swelling of tissues, which provokes difficulty in blinking. With the aggravation of negative reactions, patients develop Quincke's edema.

Usually, such complications occur in patients who have a tendency to allergic manifestations. Exacerbation of symptoms leads not only to local reactions, but also to the spread of edema to the mucous membranes of the throat, which leads to suffocation.

Local negative reactions can spread not only to the eyelids and eyes, but also to the skin of the face, hands, and body. In this case, a rash appears on the skin, there is severe itching and burning, peeling and irritation. The spread of reactions to the body and limbs leads to the appearance of complications from the digestive tract. Patients report nausea and bouts of vomiting, poor appetite.

Adverse reactions are not always considered a reason for refusing therapy. When they appear, it is worth contacting a doctor who will decide on the cancellation or extension of the therapeutic course. It is forbidden to take any measures on your own, as well as to ignore manifestations.

Precautionary measures

With topical application of eye drops, an overdose does not develop, which is due to the lack of a cumulative effect. Despite this, doctors do not recommend exceeding the prescribed dosage or prolonging the course without first consulting a doctor.

When injecting drops into the eyes, it is important to wash your hands thoroughly and avoid contact of the dropper tip with the cornea. This will help prevent re-infection during the procedure. The simultaneous use of other eye drops with similar therapeutic properties is not recommended.

If the patient requires the appointment of other medications, it is important to pre-consult with a specialist, who will determine the appropriateness of the appointment and select the optimal medicine, taking into account the characteristics of a certain the patient.

Instructions for use

Ciprofloxacin - eye drops, which are usually used according to the standard therapeutic regimen. It helps relieve acute symptoms in a short period of time.

Before use, it is important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap, and take a comfortable position. If it is impossible to self-administer drops, you must ask for help. Some patients are better off in a horizontal position. 1-2 drops are injected into each eye.

After injection, it is important to massage the upper eyelid for a few seconds, which will improve the distribution of the solution over the cornea and mucous membranes.

Drops are injected up to 6 times per day, taking a break between injections for at least 4 hours. It is important to follow all recommendations to obtain a pronounced effect. For different diseases, the treatment regimen may change, but according to the doctor's prescription. The duration of therapy is 7-14 days, but in each case it is determined individually.

For inflammation

The acute course of the inflammatory process requires the use of the drug according to the scheme. The first day, the patient should inject 2 drops into the eyes every 2 hours. The next day, it is allowed to use the product every 24 hours. For 5 days, the medicine is used according to this scheme.

Treatment of an acute or subacute inflammatory process can take up to 10 days, but with an advanced course of the pathological condition, it may take 2 weeks.

With conjunctivitis

Acute and subacute conjunctivitis is usually treated according to the standard scheme, which involves the introduction of drops into each eye once every 4 hours. In this case, it is important to follow all recommendations and avoid contact of the tip of the bottle with the cornea.

After 5 days, the doctor evaluates the result and, if necessary, prolongs the course. Its maximum duration usually does not exceed 2 weeks.

With glaucoma

The drug has no pronounced therapeutic effect on the course of glaucoma. It is prescribed only when this disorder is accompanied by an infectious or inflammatory process.

The treatment regimen is standard, drops are injected every 4-6 hours. The therapeutic course lasts 7-10 days. Experts pay attention that the use of drops is possible only with a mild course of glaucoma.

When wearing lenses

The drug does not help to improve the condition of the cornea of ​​patients who constantly wear contact lenses. It is used only in case of infection or injury to the tissues of the eyeball.

Treatment with the development of inflammation is carried out according to the standard scheme, that is, 1-2 drops are injected into the eyes every 4-6 hours. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms, but usually 7 days are enough to improve the condition.

special instructions

Ciprofloxacin - eye drops that cannot be used for long courses of 3-5 weeks. This is associated with an increased risk of complications in patients, as well as a decrease in local immunity.

If the first therapeutic effect is absent within 3 days after the start of therapy, you must consult a doctor who will determine the cause and prescribe another medicine.

Aggravation of symptoms during treatment is considered a reason for its cancellation. Perhaps the drug is not suitable for a particular patient.

It is not recommended to combine funds on your own, even if the patient has previously used them.

If the patient wears contact lenses on an ongoing basis, they can be put on again only 20 minutes after the introduction of the drops.

If the patient's professional activity requires an increased concentration of attention, it is worth temporarily refusing to work for the period of therapy. This is due to the ability of the active substance to influence human reactions and the speed of decision-making.

Some analogues

The medicinal solution has analogues that have similar properties and can be used in courses in the absence of the original in pharmacies. Some substitutes may contain other components in the composition.

Product name	Peculiarities
Tsiprolet	Drops based on ciprofloxacin, which have antibacterial properties and can eliminate the symptoms of inflammatory eye pathologies. They are prescribed for adults and children when symptoms of diseases appear. Like the original, the analogue is not used for viral lesions of the visual apparatus, as well as for the presence of other contraindications. The cost of the substitute is approximately 50-80 rubles, but may differ in different pharmacies.
Tsipromed	Eye drops, which also contain ciprofloxacin as the main active ingredient, have antibacterial properties and help to significantly improve the condition in inflammatory, bacterial, infectious pathologies visual apparatus. Drops are prescribed in short courses of 5-7 days, are considered effective, and the cost is approximately 110-130 rubles. per bottle.
Floxal	Drops based on ofloxacin. This ingredient also has antibacterial properties, is considered effective and helps to eliminate signs of inflammation, prevents the progression of pathologies. The tool costs about 200-250 rubles.

The choice of an analogue is made by the doctor, since the patient can independently choose a drug that provokes negative reactions.

Ciprofloxacin - effective drops with antibacterial properties that are used on the eyes to eliminate the signs of various diseases. The use of a medication as prescribed by a doctor can significantly reduce the risk of complications, as well as achieve more pronounced results.

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