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Ciplox 0.3% eye drop in pregnancy
I had used ciplox before conceiving for eye infection and ryt now I am in my 3rd trimester of pregnancy and my eyes was itching so I had applied two drops today to each of my eyes but later I remembered i should not have used without consulting doctor. I am worried now please can any eye specialist confirm does it have any side effects on the foetus??
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You are right, we do not use ciplox during pregnancy and in fact upto the age of 8 years in children. However, you are in your third trimester so I do not expect any developmental malformations in the baby.
Also systemic absorption will be minimal.
BUT, please do not use it anymore. There are alternative medicines. Kindly consult in person.
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It doesn't cause any harm but don't use any drug without consulting doctor
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Not really so don’t worry. But ciplox eye drops are not really useful for itching, so avoid using any eye drops before consulting a dr in future.
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Dr. Abhishek Deole
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13 yrs exp
Nagpur
Don't worry... The systemic absorption of eyedrops is very less and thus it won't affect your foetus... But dont use any eyedrops in pregnancy without consulting an eye specialist.
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