Cipro Eye / Ear Drops (Ciprofloxacin)

Do’s

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching the dropper or your ear/eye.
• For eyes: Tilt your head back, look upward, and gently pull down your lower eyelid to create a pouch. Hold the dropper bottle upright over your eye and instill one drop into the pouch.
• For ears: Lie on your side opposite the affected ear. Gently pull the outer earlobe upwards and back (for adults) or outwards (for children) to straighten the ear canal.
• After applying eye drops, look downward and gently close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
• Place one finger at the corner of your eye near your nose and apply gentle pressure to prevent the medication from draining out (optional).
• Try not to blink or rub your eye immediately after application (for eyes).
• If your healthcare provider instructs you to treat both eyes or ears, repeat the application steps for the other side.
• Replace the dropper cap tightly after each use.
• If using other ear drops, wait at least 15 minutes between applying Cipro and other ear medications.
• Use Cipro eye/ear drops for the entire prescribed duration, even if your symptoms improve after a few days. Stopping it early can allow the infection to return.
• Tell your healthcare provider if your ear or eye infection worsens or doesn't improve after using Cipro eye/ear drops for a while.

Don'ts

• Don't wear contact lenses (Eye). Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Cipro eye drops. Consult your healthcare provider before resuming contact lens use.
• Don't touch the dropper tip. Don't touch the dropper tip to your eye, ear, or any other surface to prevent contamination.
• Don't touch the dropper tip to your eye, ear, or any other surface to avoid introducing germs.
• Don't rinse the dropper.
• Don't rush activities. Wait for your vision to clear (for eyes) or any dizziness to subside (for ears) before driving or operating machinery.
• Don't disregard worsening symptoms or a lack of improvement. Inform your healthcare provider if your ear or eye infection persists.

Common Side Effects:

• Temporary blurred vision
• Tearing or feeling of something in the eye/ear
• Redness or discomfort in the eye
• Bad taste in the mouth
• White specks on the surface of the eye
• Ear discomfort, pain, or itching

Serious Side Effects:

• Allergic reactions such as rash, hives, itching, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or tongue, and trouble breathing
• Severe burning, stinging, or irritation after using the drops
• Eye or ear swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting, or drainage (may be signs of infection)
• A fluid that continues to drain from the ear after treatment
• New or worsening symptoms after using the medication
• Serious side effects are rare, but seek medical attention if any unusual or severe symptoms are experienced.

This is not an exhaustive list, and other side effects may occur. If you experience any unusual or severe side effects while taking Cipro eye/ear drops, contact your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Inform your healthcare provider if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin, other quinolone antibiotics (levofloxacin, moxifloxacin), or any ingredients in Ciprofloxacin Hcl Drops, especially preservatives like benzalkonium chloride.

Disclose any pre-existing medical conditions to your healthcare provider before using Ciprofloxacin Hcl Drops, especially:

• Contact lens use (may need to be removed temporarily)
• Other eye problems

Ciprofloxacin Hcl Drops may cause temporary blurred or unstable vision. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or activities requiring clear vision until your vision clears.

Use Ciprofloxacin Hcl Drops only when clearly necessary. Discuss risks and benefits with your healthcare provider. It is unknown if ciprofloxacin passes into breast milk. Consult your healthcare provider before breastfeeding.