CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID
About
CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is a combination medication primarily used to treat bacterial eye infections. Bacterial eye infection occurs when pathogenic bacteria enter any eye portion, including the eyeball, conjunctiva, and cornea.
CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID contains Ciprofloxacin and Boric acid. Ciprofloxacin works by suppressing the enzyme DNA gyrase, which is essential for bacterial DNA synthesis. Boric acid is an antiseptic. It provides soothing relief from eye irritation and helps to remove air pollutants and foreign materials. Together CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID prevents the spread of eye infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye infections.
You are advised to use CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as discomfort, irritation, and stinging sensation. 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.
CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is exclusively for Ophthalmic use only, do not take orally or inject. Do not use CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID if you are allergic to any of its components. Talk to your doctor if the irritation persists despite using CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID for a week or if it worsens. Consult your doctor before using CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye or surrounding areas, as it may contaminate the contents. CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.
Uses of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID
Medicinal Benefits
CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is a combination of two antibiotics: Ciprofloxacin and Boric acid, primarily used to treat eye bacterial infections (like conjunctivitis). Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of fluoroquinolone that kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase (II and IV), which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. It has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that live in oxygen). Boric acid is an antiseptic. It provides soothing relief from eye irritation and helps to remove air pollutants and foreign materials.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID
- Redness in eyes
- Itching eyes
- Irritation, burning or stinging sensation in the eyes
- Blurred vision
- White deposits on the eye surface (cornea)
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not use CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID if you are allergic to any of its components. Before using CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure), eye damage, or eye surgery. 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: 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 vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure), eye damage, or recently done your eye surgery.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is not known if alcohol affects CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID. However, it is advisable to limit or avoid alcohol as a precautionary measure.
Pregnancy
cautionThere are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Please consult the doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionConsult your doctor as there is no substantial research yet on the use of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.
Driving
cautionCIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID may cause blurred vision temporarily after using the drops in the eye. Before driving or operating any machinery, wait until your vision is clear.
Liver
cautionLimited information is available about the usage of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID in patients with liver disease. Please consult your physician.
Kidney
cautionLimited information is available about the usage of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your physician.
Children
cautionCIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- To naturally renew your eyes, get at least six to eight hours of sleep each night.
- You should wash your eyes with clean water at least twice or thrice every day. If you have had eye surgery, wait at least two weeks before washing your eyes.
- Take care of your health, eat a balanced diet, do regular exercise, and rest well.
- Regularly wash your hands. Keep unclean hands away from your eyes.
- Do not rub your eyes.
- Eyeliner, mascara, and kohl should not be shared.
- Wipe your eyes and face with clean towels or tissues at all times.
- If you wear contact lenses, clean and replace them more frequently. Never share your contact lenses. Always wash your hands before and after inserting and removing contact lenses.
- Avoid gazing at digital screens for extended periods of time.
- Blink frequently to aid in the spread of hydrating substances like mucus and tears across the eyes.
Patients Concern
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.
FAQs
CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is used to treat bacterial eye infections.
CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is a combination of two medicines: Ciprofloxacin and Boric Acid. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic. It prevents the bacterial cells in the eye from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. Boric Acid is an antiseptic that cleans out the eye and relieves irritation.
Do not wear contact lenses while using CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID eye drops as it could lead to the development of crystals on the contact lens. Wait for at least 15minutes after using CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID before wearing the contact lens.
It is recommended to complete the course of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID even if you feel better as ciprofloxacin in CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe eye infection. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.
The common side-effects of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID are red eyes, eye pain, dry eye, watery eyes, change in taste, and blurred vision. These side-effects are mild and temporary.
Apply the drops as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
It would help if you didn't use the CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID for more than the prescribed duration. Please reach out to the doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if it becomes worse.
