Opticin Ophthalmic Solution 5 mL
Ciprofloxacin
It is used locally to treat superficial infections of the eye (affecting eyelids, conjunctiva and cornea) and infections of the external ear canal (otitis external) caused by bacteria susceptible to this medicine’s action.
Active ingredients:
Ciprofloxacin.
Benefits:
Used to treat:
• Eye redness.
• Gritty sensation in the eye.
• Eye and ear itching.
• Discharge forms a crust on eyelashes.
• Redness and swelling of the external ear canal.
How to use:
• Bacterial conjunctivitis (infection of eye conjunctiva):
Instill 2 drops in the affected eye every 2 hours in awake for 2 days then 1-2 drops every 4 hours for the next 5 days.
• For corneal ulcer (ulcer on the eye):
Instill 2 drops of the solution into the affected eye every 15 minutes for the first 6 hours, then 2 drops into the affected eye every 30 minutes for the remainder of the first day. On day 2, instill 2 drops into the affected eye hourly. On days 3- 14, instill 2 drops into the affected eye every 4 hours.
• External ear canal infection:
Instill 0.25mL into the affected ear twice daily for 7 days.
Side effects:
• Eye irritation and eye discomfort on the site of application.
• Blurred vision.
• Eye discharge.
• Crystalline deposits eye in corneal ulcers.
• Headache when used in the ear.
Warning and precautions:
• Tell the doctor if you have hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or any other component of this medicine.
• Do not use more than the recommended dose.
• Remove contact lenses before applying the medicine to the eye.
• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if develop a rash.
Made in:
Saudi Arabia
Quantity:
5 mL
Store at room temperature