Drops Tsiprolet is an ophthalmic preparation that is used to treat and prevent infectious and inflammatory eye diseases. This drug is used only on the instructions of a doctor after an accurate diagnosis.
Composition of eye drops Tsiprolet
Eye drops Ciprolet are a clear white or light yellow liquid, packed in a plastic bottle of 5 ml with a cap-dropper. The active substance of the drug is ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. As auxiliary substances in the manufacture of the drug used sodium chloride, disodium edetate, benzalkonium chloride (50% solution), hydrochloric acid and water for injection.
Pharmacological action of drops Tsiprolet
Ciprolet is an antimicrobial drug with a wide spectrum of action. The bactericidal effect of the active substance of the drug is related to its ability to disrupt the synthesis of proteins of the bacterial cell, resulting in the destruction of cellular structures. Ciprofloxacin is effective against most aerobic pathogens-pathogens of eye infections. These include the following microorganisms: staphylococci, streptococci, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella, Moraxella, Proteus and several others.
Indications for use of drops Tsiprolet
According to the instruction, eye drops Tsiprolet are used to treat infectious diseases of the eyes and their appendages caused by microorganisms sensitive to the preparation. These diseases include:
- conjunctivitis (acute and subacute);
- blepharitis;
- blepharoconjunctivitis;
- bacterial ulcers of the cornea;
- keratitis ;
- keratoconjunctivitis;
- chronic dacryocystitis;
- meibomite;
- preoperative prophylaxis in ophthalmic surgery;
- infectious complications after operations on the eyeball;
- infectious complications after trauma or foreign bodies entering the eye.
Method of application and dosage of eye drops Tsiprolet
The dosage of the drug depends on the severity of the infection process. With a mild and moderately severe infection, Ciprolet is prescribed 1 to 2 drops in the diseased eye every 4 hours. If the infectious process is more severe, then instillation is performed every hour. After the improvement of the condition, the frequency of instillation can be reduced to that recommended for mild disease. Treatment continues until the symptoms disappear. As a rule, the duration of the treatment course does not exceed 14 days.
It should be noted that the eye drops Tsiprolet is forbidden to enter the anterior chamber of the eye or subconjunctivally.
Eye drops Ciprolet from conjunctivitis
Tsiprolet often recommended by ophthalmologists for the treatment of conjunctivitis - inflammation of the connective membrane of the eye. This disease is manifested by such symptoms as hyperemia, edema of the conjunctiva of the eyelids, the presence of a purulent discharge, etc. In this case, the frequency of instillation is 4 to 8 times a day, depending on the severity and severity of the pathological process.
Side Effects of Ciprolet Drops
In some cases, the following side reactions may occur when using the drug:
- itching of the eyes;
- mild hyperemia and tenderness of the conjunctiva;
- swelling of the eyelids;
- lacrimation;
- weakening of visual acuity.
Contraindications to eye drops Tsiprolet
Drops of Ciprolet are contraindicated in the presence of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug. With caution, the drug is prescribed for pregnancy and lactation.
During the treatment period, it is necessary to refrain from works related to the management of vehicles and mechanisms, in which increased attention is required.
Drops Tsiprolet - Analogues
An analogue of eye drops of Ciprolet are preparations:
- Cipromed;
- Oftakwix;
- Ophthalmodec;
- Signictsef;
- Cidelon.