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Cinfax Ear Drops

Manufactured byOptho Remedies Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsCiprofloxacin
Description
Cinfax Ear Drops is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat ear infections. Cinfax Ear Drops is used to treat outer and middle ear infections caused by bacteria. It is also used to prevent ear infections after ear surgery. It is effective against a large number of bacteria. It kills or prevents the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against ear infections caused by viruses. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment. For the ease of remembering, use Cinfax Ear Drops around the same time every day. You should wash your hands properly before administering Cinfax Ear Drops. The tip of the bottle/dropper should not touch the fingers or the ear or any other surfaces. Tilt your head and position the ear towards the upper side and drop the medicine as prescribed. Pull the ear lobe up and down to make the medicine run through your ear canal. Repeat the same for the next dose. You will start to feel better in a couple of days after using ciprofloxacin ear drops.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Cinfax Ear Drops

Francip 500 MG Drops
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Cinfax Ear Drops

  • Ear pain
  • Headache
  • Ear discomfort
  • Sore throat
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness

Uses of Cinfax Ear Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Otitis Externa
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Ciprofloxacin ear drops start working within 24 hours of administration. You will start to feel better in 3 to 5 days after using this ear drops. But finish your entire course of treatment, even if the condition gets better.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effects of ciprofloxacin ear drop last for about 2 to 4 hours. You may have to administer your next dose after 2 to 4 hours as directed by your doctor/pharmacist.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Cinfax Ear Drops.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    It is not known whether Cinfax Ear Drops will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor that you are pregnant. It is acceptable to use upon your doctor's recommendation. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding before using Cinfax Ear Drops. It is acceptable to use upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid using Cinfax Ear Drops if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as severe itching, swelling, dizziness, ear pain, or irritation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not known whether Cinfax Ear Drops will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor that you are pregnant. It is acceptable to use upon your doctor's recommendation. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor.

Breast-feeding

Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding before using Cinfax Ear Drops. It is acceptable to use upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Antibiotic resistance

Finish your entire course of treatment with Cinfax Ear Drops, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics). If you still feel ill after completing your antibiotic course, make an appointment to consult your doctor.

Use in children

Cinfax Ear Drops is not recommended for use in children less than 1 year of age unless directed by your doctor.

Contamination

Do not touch the tip of the dropper or any other surface while administering Cinfax Ear Drops as this may lead to contamination of this medicine.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Cinfax Ear Drops. And if a dose is skipped, do not add it up to the next dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose with Cinfax Ear Drops.
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.
Interaction with Medicine
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.
Take Cinfax Ear Drops is for external use only. Do not use it in the eye. Administer it as directed by the doctor. Use this ear drop at around the same time daily for the ease of remembering. Ensure that the treatment course is completed.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Cinfax Ear Drops stops the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This helps to kill or prevent the growth of bacteria. Cinfax Ear Drops also reduces ear swelling and discomfort.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Quinolones, Fluoroquinolones, Ear Anti-infectives

Schedule

Schedule H

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