Eyecip 0.3% Eye Drop

Short Description

Eyecip 0.3% Eye Drop is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, relieving symptoms by stopping the growth of causative microorganisms.

Dosage Form

Eye Drop

Introduction

Eyecip 0.3% Eye Drop is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms. 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.

This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Alcohol Warning

No interaction found/established

Breastfeeding Warning

Eyecip 0.3% Eye Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm 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.

Pregnancy Warning

Eyecip 0.3% Eye Drop 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.

Interacting Medicines

Rasagiline Selegiline Tizanidine Strontium Chloride

Eyecip 0.3% Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment with Eyecip 0.3% Eye Drop even if you feel better. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the medication. Do not touch the tip to any surface or to your eye to avoid contamination. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Eyecip 0.3% Eye Drop may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up. Make sure to use Eyecip 0.3% Eye Drop within 4 weeks of opening the medication.