Ciprofloxacin Hcl. USP
Composition : Ciprofloxacin 3 mg/ml.
Indication : Eye : Ciprofloxacin is indicated for the treatment of corneal ulcers and superficial infections of the eye and adnexa caused by suceptible strains of bacteria. Ear : Otitis Externa
Dosage and administration :
Eye : Adults : Superficial ocular infection: The usual dose is one or two drops in the affected eye (s) four times a day. In severe infections, the dosage for the first two days may be one or two drops every two hours during waling hours.
Bacterial corneal ulcer : Two drops into the affected eye every 15 minutes for the six hours and then two drops into affected eye every 30 minutes for the remainder of the first day. On the second day, instill two drops in the affected eye hourly. On the third to the fourteenth day, place two drops is the affected eye every four hours. Treatment may be continued after 14 days if corneal reepithelialization has not occured.
Children : The safety & efficacy of Ciprofloxacin in children under the age of 11 years has not been established.
Ear : One or two drops is instilled into the infected ear every four hours. Or, as directed by the registered physician.
Packing : 10 ml in plastic dropper bottle.
