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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:28 PM IST
Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops is a combination medicine used to treat eye and ear infections caused by bacteria. It helps by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection causing bacteria. This medicine is not effective for treating viral infections. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye discomfort, irritation, eye pain, and stinging sensation
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EYE/EAR

Return Policy

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About Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops

Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of antibiotic and steroid medication used to treat bacterial eye and ear infections. An ear infection occurs when bacteria invade the middle or outer ear, causing pain and inflammation. Bacterial eye infection occurs when pathogenic bacteria enter any eye portion, including the eyeball, conjunctiva, and cornea.

Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops contains ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin has bactericidal activity and works by suppressing the enzyme DNA gyrase, which is essential for bacterial DNA synthesis. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation. As a result, Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops treats bacterial eye/ear infections.

You are advised to use Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as discomfort, irritation, stinging sensation, and dysgeusia (taste disorder). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not use Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops if you are allergic to any of its components. Talk to your doctor if the irritation persists despite using Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops for a week or if it worsens. Consult your doctor before using Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye/ear or surrounding areas as it may contaminate the contents. Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.

Uses of Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops

Treatment of Bacterial eye/ear infections

Medicinal Benefits

Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops contains ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing their growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and infection-related symptoms such as redness and discomfort. It acts by inhibiting the chemicals that cause inflammation, such as prostaglandins. As a result, Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops aids in treating eye/ear infections.

Directions for Use

Wash your hands before and after use. Use the dropper provided by the pack to instil the drops into the eye/ear. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye/ear or surrounding areas as it may contaminate the solution.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops

  • Local burning sensation and discomfort
  • Dysgeusia (taste disorder)
  • Irritation
  • Stinging sensation

Drug Warnings

Do not use Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops if you are allergic to any of its components. Before using Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure), eye damage, eye surgery, hearing problems (cytotoxicity), a perforated eardrum, chronic otitis media, or viral ear infections (herpes simplex otitis externa and herpes zoster otitis external). Notify the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interactions: Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops may interact with oral anticoagulant medications (warfarin) and bronchodilators (theophylline).

Drug-Food interactions: Relevant interactions could not be found/established.

Drug-Disease interactions: Inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure), eye damage, eye surgery, hearing problems (cytotoxicity), perforated eardrum, chronic otitis media, or viral ear infections (herpes simplex otitis externa and herpes zoster otitis externa).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Ear infection:

  • Consult an ENT on a regular basis to ensure early detection of any ear problems.
  • Avoid consuming foods that you are allergic to as it can cause the body to produce excess mucus, resulting in ear inflammation.
  • Avoid getting shampoo, soap, or water into your ears as this can cause itching.
  • Poking or scratching the ear can cause damage to the ear canal, resulting in inflammation. 
  • Using cotton swabs, bobby pins, or other objects to remove earwax may push wax deeper into the ear, causing ear damage.
  • Never put cold water in your ear, and avoid spraying liquids into your ear with force.

Eye infection:

  • Get at least six to eight hours of sleep each night to renew your eyes.
  • Wash your eyes with clean water. If you have had eye surgery, wait at least two weeks before washing your eyes.
  • Take care of your health, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and rest well.
  • Hydrate well-drink lots of water.
  • Wash your hands regularly, and avoid touching your eyes with dirty hands.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial eye infections: Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea. Symptoms of an infection include red eye, pain, discharge, watery/dry eyes, swelling, itching, and sensitivity to light. The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, and keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the infection/inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. A stye is a bump on the eyelid or base of eyelashes. Keratitis is the inflammation of the cornea. It is a common problem in people who wear contact lenses.

Bacterial ear infections: An ear infection occurs when the bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. An ear infection occurs when the Eustachian tubes (small tubes that run from each ear to the back of the throat) become blocked or swollen. Ear infections can be painful due to inflammation and fluid build-up. Symptoms include pain or discomfort inside the ear, pus or fluid-like drainage from the ear, feeling of pressure inside the ear, and loss of hearing.

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Alcohol

Caution

No interaction was found. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are planning to become pregnant or are already pregnant, please consult your doctor before using Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are a nursing mother, please notify your doctor before beginning Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops.

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Driving

Caution

Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops may cause blurred vision temporarily after using the drops in the eye. Before driving or operating any machinery, wait until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Caution

Limited information is available about the usage of Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops in patients with liver disease. Please consult your physician.

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Kidney

Caution

Limited information is available about the usage of Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your physician.

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Children

Caution

Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops should be used in children above one year only if prescribed by the doctor.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of antibiotic and steroid medication used to treat bacterial eye and ear infections. An ear infection occurs when bacteria invade the middle or outer ear, causing pain and inflammation.
Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops contains ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin kills the bacteria by inhibiting their growth. Dexamethasone works by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation. Thereby, Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops helps treat ear/eye infections.
Please do not stop using Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops until the course advised by the doctor has been completed. If you discontinue Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops suddenly, your symptoms may reappear.
Wearing contact lenses during treatment is not recommended unless advised by the doctor. Remove contact lens before instilling the drops into the eye and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.
You are not recommended to use Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops for more than the prescribed duration. Talk to your doctor if the irritation persists despite using Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops for a week or if it worsens.
Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops starts working within a few hours of use. However, it may take a few days to show its complete effectiveness.
Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of an antibiotic and a steroid used to treat bacterial infections in the eyes and ears. It helps to kill the bacteria that cause infection and reduces swelling, redness, and pain.
Consult the doctor before using Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The doctor will prescribe the medication only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
If you miss a dose of Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and use the scheduled dose. Do not double the dose.
The side effects of Ciprosia-D Eye/Ear Drops include stinging sensation, dysgeusia (taste disorder), irritation, local burning sensation and discomfort. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

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