Eye drops "Tsipromed": instructions for use

The drug "Cyproed" is an antimicrobial drug belonging to the category of fluoroquinolones. The medication is used topically in ophthalmology, has bactericidal and antimicrobial properties, is characterized by low toxicity. A product in the form of drops for the eyes is produced.

Composition

Eye drops "Tsipromed" contain the active ingredient - hydrochloride ciprofloxacin. Additives include sodium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, lactic acid, sodium hydroxide, edetate disodium.

Therapeutic properties

Eye drops "Tsipromed" produce a therapeutic effect due to the ability to slow down the enzymes of bacteria, thus violating DNA replication and the reproduction of cell proteins of microorganisms. The properties of the drug spread to both calm and multiplying microbes. Sensitivity to the drug has enterobacteria, gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms, intracellular pathogens.

Eye drops "Tsipromed": instructions for use

The agent is injected into the eye in the conjunctival sac by 2 drops. Use the drug is required at a frequency of once every 4 hours, which can vary with complication of the inflammatory process. With acute conjunctivitis, drops are injected up to 8 times a day, the duration of treatment is up to two weeks. In keratitis, the drug is used at least 6 times a day. The duration of therapy - up to a month, depends on the extent of the lesion. To prevent inflammation, the drug is used one drop up to 6 times a day.

Indications for use of the drug

Eye drops "Tsipromed" are used to treat infections and inflammation of the eyes and their appendages. The drug is used for conjunctivitis, anterior uveitis, keratitis, dacryocystitis, blepharitis. In addition, the drug is prescribed for therapy and prevention of complications in eye injuries and after their surgery.

Contraindications

Do not prescribe the drug "Tsipromed" (eye drops) to children under the age of the year, women during pregnancy, individual rejection, breastfeeding.

Side effects

The use of drops can trigger the following negative reactions: in some situations, itching, pain, short-term burning, hyperemia of the eye, photophobia, allergic reactions, keratitis, eyelid edema, visual impairment, lacrimation, staining. Immediately after installation, there may be an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth.

Specific indication of the preparation

Eye drops "Tsipromed" can not be used while wearing contact lenses (soft). It is inadmissible to use medication for patients who wear rigid lenses. Before the installation, the lens needs to be removed and returned no later than a quarter of an hour. When using drops with other ophthalmic agents, a pause of at least five minutes is required. The medicine can temporarily reduce the clearness of vision, and in combination with alcohol slows down the psychomotor reactions.

Cipromed (eye drops): price

The cost of the medicine is 130 rubles.