Aprocin may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprocin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Baby should be closely monitored for development of fever, loss of appetite and diarrhea. In case, any of the above happens please inform your doctor immediately.
UNSAFE
Aprocin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Aprocin 0.30% Eye/Ear Drops
Introduction
Aprocin is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial eye/ear infections. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.
Aprocin is for external use only. Take it in the dose and dura...
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Uses of Aprocin
Bacterial eye / ear infections
Side effects of Aprocin
Common
Application site irritation
Burning sensation
How to use Aprocin
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine...
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How Aprocin works
Aprocin is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye/ear infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.
What if you forget to take Aprocin?
If you miss a dose of Aprocin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Ciplox Eye/Ear Drops for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye/ear.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
You should continue using the medicine for 48 hours after your symptoms have cleared up.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or...
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Throw away any medicine left at the end of the course.
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Solution: 1-2 drops instilled into conjunctival sac(s) q2hr with patient awake on days 1-2, then 1-2 drops q4hr with patient...
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Child Dose
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
<1 year: Safety and efficacy not established
>1 year (solution): 1-2 drops instilled into conjunctival sac(s) q2hr with p...
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Contraindication
Ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in patients who have hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones.
Mode of Action
Ciprofloxacin promotes breakage of double-stranded DNA in susceptible organisms and inhibits DNA gyrase, which is essential in reproduction of bacteri...
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Precaution
Prolonged use of Ciprofloxacin may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms including fungi. Ciprofloxacin should be discontinued at the first...
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Side Effect
>10%
Burning,Ciprofloxacin precipitate in superficial portion of corneal defect,Stinging
1-10%
Conjunctival hyperemia,Crystals or scales on eyela...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Data are not available regarding use in pregnant women; owing to negligible systemic exposure associated with otic administration of ciprof...
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Interaction
May increase plasma concentrations of CYP1A2 substrates (e.g. clozapine, ropinirole, theophylline). Enhances effect of oral anticoagulants (e.g. warfa...
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