Description
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Eye and Ear Drops—This drug is used to treat bacterial infections in the eyes and ears. Its two main components are the antibiotic ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, which kills bacteria by preventing them from growing, and the steroid dexamethasone sodium phosphate, which lessens swelling and inflammation. This drug should be taken as prescribed by a healthcare provider. It comes in the form of eye and ear drops.
How To Use Ciprochem-D Eye and Ear Drops?
- Use soap and water to wash your hands properly.
- Hold the bottle in your hands to reheat the medication for one or two minutes. If there are cold drops, you might feel lightheaded.
- Before using, give the bottle a good shake.
- Place the infected ear up in your face while lying on your side.
- Put the recommended amount of drops in the ear. Hold the ear up for 60 seconds.
- To keep the medication as sterile as possible, keep the applicator tip away from any surface, especially the ear. Additionally, seal the container tightly.
- Patients who have tubes for a middle ear infection should lie on their side and have the person administering the drops gently push five times, in a pumping motion, on the little projection in front of the outer aperture of the ear. The drops will be able to enter the middle ear through the tube as a result.
- Those who suffer from swimmer’s ear, or an outer ear infection, should lie on their side and have the person administering the drops gently tug the outer ear lobe back and upward. In the ear canal, the ear drops will be able to enter thanks to this.
- Staying on their side for a minimum of one minute is advised for the individual who recently received the ear drops.
Benefits Of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Eye and Ear Drops
The following are a few advantages of employing these drops
Treatment for Inflammatory Eye Infections: Eye infections that are accompanied by inflammation can be treated with dexamethasone and ciprofloxacin eye drops.
Treatment of Ear Infections: In children with tympanostomy tubes, these drops are also used to treat ear infections, such as acute otitis externa (swimmer’s ear) and acute otitis media (middle ear infection).
Antibacterial Action: Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, has an antibacterial action that either eliminates or inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria.
Anti-inflammatory Action: Dexamethasone, a steroid medication, has an anti-inflammatory effect by reducing swelling, redness, and itching brought on by ear infections.
Side Effects Of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Eye and Ear Drops
- Taste change
- Ear discomfort
- Ear pain
- Eye discomfort
- Corneal deposits
- Ocular hyperemia
Precautions Of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Eye and Ear Drops
- Eye irritation and bacterial infections are treated with a combination of ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone.
- Even if you feel better, do not miss any doses and complete the entire course of treatment. If you stop it too soon, the infection can return and become more difficult to cure.
- To prevent contamination, do not touch the tip against any surface.
- To prevent dilution, wait at least five to ten minutes before administering the following drug.
- Initially, it could cause temporary blurriness of the vision. Before operating machinery or driving, use caution.
- Until your infection goes away, avoid wearing contact lenses.
- Don’t use it longer or more frequently than your doctor prescribes. If, after seven days of treatment, your condition hasn’t improved, let your doctor know.
