CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is a combination medication primarily used to treat bacterial eye infections. Bacterial eye infection occurs when pathogenic bacteria enter any eye portion, including the eyeball, conjunctiva, and cornea.
CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID contains Ciprofloxacin and Boric acid. Ciprofloxacin works by suppressing the enzyme DNA gyrase, which is essential for bacterial DNA synthesis. Boric acid is an antiseptic. It provides soothing relief from eye irritation and helps to remove air pollutants and foreign materials. Together CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID prevents the spread of eye infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye infections.
You are advised to use CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as discomfort, irritation, and stinging sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is exclusively for Ophthalmic use only, do not take orally or inject. Do not use CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID if you are allergic to any of its components. Talk to your doctor if the irritation persists despite using CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID for a week or if it worsens. Consult your doctor before using CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye or surrounding areas, as it may contaminate the contents. CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.
Bacterial eye infections
CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is a combination of two antibiotics: Ciprofloxacin and Boric acid, primarily used to treat eye bacterial infections (like conjunctivitis). Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of fluoroquinolone that kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase (II and IV), which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. It has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that live in oxygen). Boric acid is an antiseptic. It provides soothing relief from eye irritation and helps to remove air pollutants and foreign materials.
Do not use CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID if you are allergic to any of its components. Before using CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure), eye damage, or eye surgery. Notify the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.
Drug-Drug interactions: Relevant interactions could not be found/established.
Drug-Food interactions: Relevant interactions could not be found/established.
Drug-Disease interactions: Inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure), eye damage, or recently done your eye surgery.
It is not known if alcohol affects CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID. However, it is advisable to limit or avoid alcohol as a precautionary measure.
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Please consult the doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Consult your doctor as there is no substantial research yet on the use of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.
CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID may cause blurred vision temporarily after using the drops in the eye. Before driving or operating any machinery, wait until your vision is clear.
Limited information is available about the usage of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID in patients with liver disease. Please consult your physician.
Limited information is available about the usage of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your physician.
CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.
Bacterial eye infections: Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea. Symptoms of an infection include red eye, pain, discharge, watery/dry eyes, swelling, itching, and sensitivity to light. The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, and keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the infection/inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. A stye is a bump on the eyelid or base of eyelashes. Keratitis is the inflammation of the cornea. It is a common problem in people who wear contact lenses.