Igcip Eye/Ear Drops

Igcip Eye/Ear Drops belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics used to treat acute otitis externa (acute external otitis) and otitis media (middle ear infection) of bacterial origin in adults and children older than one year. Acute otitis externa is characterized by ear canal inflammation. Otitis media is a middle ear infection that results in swelling, redness, and fluid accumulation behind the eardrum.

Igcip Eye/Ear Drops contains ciprofloxacin which works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thereby, Igcip Eye/Ear Drops helps treat ear infections.

Igcip Eye/Ear Drops is only for otic (ear) use. Igcip Eye/Ear Drops may cause side effects such as ear discomfort, ringing in the ears, itchiness or irritation in the ear. These side effects do not necessitate medical attention and will fade over time. However, if the side effects persist, please contact your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Igcip Eye/Ear Drops. Before using Igcip Eye/Ear Drops, notify your doctor if you have hearing problems (ototoxicity), a perforated eardrum or chronic otitis media. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Igcip Eye/Ear Drops should be used in children only when advised by a doctor.

Igcip Eye/Ear Drops belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines used to treat bacterial ear infections such as otitis externa (external ear infections) and otitis media (middle ear infection). It works by killing the infection-causing bacteria.

• Ear discomfort
• Ringing in the ears
• Itchiness or irritation in the ear

Do not use Igcip Eye/Ear Drops if you are allergic to any of its components. Igcip Eye/Ear Drops is only to be used in the ears. Igcip Eye/Ear Drops should never be injected or used orally. Avoid contact of Igcip Eye/Ear Drops with your nose, mouth, or eyes. If Igcip Eye/Ear Drops comes into contact with these areas accidentally, thoroughly rinse it with water. 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. Igcip Eye/Ear Drops should not be used for any longer than your doctor has prescribed.

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

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

Drug-Disease interactions: Inform your doctor if you have chronic otitis media.

• 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.

Acute otitis externa: Acute otitis externa is a condition characterised by ear canal inflammation. It is primarily caused by bacterial infection. The most common pathogens are Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Otitis externa can be painful due to inflammation and fluid build-up. Symptoms include discomfort or pain in the ear, pus or fluid-like drainage from the ear, feeling of pressure inside the ear, and loss of hearing.

Otitis media: Otitis media (middle ear infection) results in swelling, redness, and fluid accumulation behind the eardrum. The main symptoms include ear ache, a high temperature (fever), sickness, and slight hearing loss. In some cases, a hole may develop in the eardrum (perforated eardrum), and pus may run out of the ear.