Ciprofarm eye and ear drops 0.3%, 10 ml — Made in Ukraine — Free Delivery

Pharmacodynamics. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent of the fluoroquinolone group. has a bactericidal effect, the mechanism of which is due to the inhibition of DNA gyrase of bacteria with a violation of DNA synthesis, growth and cell division.

It has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial action with the highest activity against gram-negative bacteria and less pronounced effect on anaerobes. Highly active against most gram-negative bacteria: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, Escherichia coli, Shigella spp., Salmonella spp., Neisseria meningitidis, N. gonorrhoeae. Active against many strains of Staphylococcus spp. (producing or not producing penicillinase, methicillin-resistant), some strains of Enterococcus spp., as well as Campylobacter spp., Legionella spp., Mycoplasma spp., Chlamidia spp., Mycobacterium spp. Ciprofloxacin is active against β-lactamase-producing bacteria.

Pharmacokinetics. With local application of the preparation, the therapeutic concentration of the active substance is achieved in the tissues and biological fluids of the eye or in the tissues of the ear.

Corneal ulcers and superficial infections of the eye (eyes) and its appendages caused by bacterial strains sensitive to ciprofloxacin.

Acute otitis media of the external ear, as well as acute otitis media with drainage through the tympanostomy tube, caused by strains of bacteria that are sensitive to ciprofloxacin.

Use in adults, including elderly patients

Corneal ulcer: Ciprofarm should be used during the day at such intervals, including at night:

1st day: instill 2 drops into the sore eye every 15 minutes during the first 6 hours, then 2 drops every 30 minutes during the first day.

2nd day: instill 2 drops in the sore eye every hour.

From the 3rd to the 14th day, instill 2 drops into the sore eye every 4 hours. If it is necessary to continue treatment for more than 14 days, the dosage regimen is determined by the doctor.

With a corneal ulcer, treatment can last more than 14 days, the dosage regimen and the duration of treatment are determined by the doctor.

Bacterial superficial infections of the eye and its appendages. The standard dose is 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac of each affected eye 4 times a day. For severe infections, the dose may be 1-2 drops every 2 hours for the first 2 days in the daytime. Treatment usually lasts 7-14 days.

After instillation, tight eyelid closure or nasolacrimal occlusion is recommended. This reduces the systemic absorption of the preparation injected into the eye, which reduces the likelihood of systemic side effects.

In the case of concomitant therapy with other topical ophthalmic preparations, an interval of 10-15 minutes must be observed between their use.

Children. The dosage is the same as for adults.

For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis in children over the age of 1 year, Ciprofarm is used 1-2 drops 3-4 times a day for 4 days.

To prevent contamination of the tip of the bottle and the solution, you must be careful not to touch the eyelids, adjacent areas or other surfaces with the tip of the bottle.

Adults, including the elderly. The dose is 4 drops of Ciprofarm into the ear canal 2 times a day. For adult patients who need to use ear tampons, the dose can be doubled only on the first application (i.e. 8 drops).

In general, the duration of treatment should not exceed 5-10 days. In some cases, the treatment can be extended, but then it is necessary to check the sensitivity of the local microflora.

In the case of concomitant therapy with other local preparations, an interval between their doses of 10-15 minutes must be observed.

Children. The safety and efficacy of ciprofloxacin, eye / ear drops 3 mg / ml, when used in otology, has been established only for children over the age of 1 year. The dose of Ciprofarm is 3 drops into the ear canal 2 times a day. For children who need to use ear tampons, the dose can only be doubled on the first use (i.e. 6 drops).

To prevent contamination of the tip of the bottle and solution, you must be careful not to touch the auricle or ear canal, adjacent body parts or other surfaces with the tip of the bottle.

It is necessary to thoroughly clean the external auditory canal. To prevent vestibular stimulation, it is recommended to enter a solution of room temperature or body temperature. The patient should lie on the side opposite to the sore ear. It is advisable to be in this position for 5-10 minutes. Also, after local cleansing, a moistened gauze or absorbent cotton swab can be introduced into the ear canal for 1-2 days, but it must be moistened to saturate with the preparation 2 times a day.

Hypersensitivity to quinolones or to auxiliary ingredients of the solution. viral and fungal diseases of the eye (eyes).