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Ceflox 250 MG Drops

Manufacturer
Laborate Pharmaceutical Ltd.
Composition
Ciprofloxacin
Prescription
Required

Description

Ceflox 250 MG Drops is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of eye and ear infections such as conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, swimmer's ears, etc. caused by certain types of bacteria. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 1 year of age.

Uses of Ceflox 250 MG Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Bacterial Conjunctivitis

    This medicine is used in the treatment of conjunctivitis, which is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus epidermis, etc.

  • Corneal Ulcers

    This medicine is used in the treatment of corneal ulcer, which is an infection or inflammatory condition of the cornea, caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc.

  • Otitis Externa

    This medicine is used in the treatment of otitis externa, which is an infection of the external ear canal, caused by bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, etc.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ceflox 250 MG Drops

  • Blurred visionrare
  • Eye painrare
  • Redness of the eyerare
  • Eye discomfort
  • Burning or itching of eyes
  • Dry eyerare
  • Swelling of the eye lidrare
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Ear pain
  • Ear discomfort
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Ceflox 250 MG Drops

Onset of action

The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of effect

The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Ceflox 250 MG Drops

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ceflox 250 MG Drops, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Alcipro 250 MG Drops
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Ceflox 250 MG Drops

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ciprofloxacin, any other fluoroquinolones, or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not administer a double dose to make up for the missed one.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

  • Description

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Instructions

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Disease interactions

  • Disease

    Information not available.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.

General warnings

  • Drug-resistance

    - Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing benefits and may even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.

  • Driving or Operating machinery

    - Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision in some patients. If you experience blurred vision during treatment with this medicine, it is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

  • Contact lens

    - Usage of contact lens is not recommended in patients who are suffering from an eye infection.

  • Use in Pediatrics

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 1 year of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

  • Contamination

    - Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface since this may lead to contamination by bacteria. Patients are advised to take all hygienic precautions to ensure that the medicine is not contaminated.

Other details

  • Usage does not depend on food timings
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by inhibiting an enzyme required for the bacterial DNA to replicate. This blocks the multiplication and growth and results in the eventual death of the bacteria.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Unknown

Classification

Category
Quinolones
Schedule
Schedule H

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