APROCIN

Sterile Eye Ointment

Description:

Aprocin is a sterile ophthalmic ointment containing Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, which is a synthetic and multiple dose fluoroquinolone anti-microbial agent.

Composition:

Each gram of Aprocin Eye Ointment Contain:

Ciprofloxacin HCI, USP 3.5 mg w/w (equivalent to Ciprofloxacin 3.0 mg w/w.)

Uses:

Aprocin Sterile Eye Ointment is highly effective in the treatment of corneal ulcers and conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms. It is also indicated in the treatment of Keratitis, Kerato-conjunctivitis, Blepharitis, Blepharo-conjunctivitis, Acute Meibomianitis, Dacryocystitis, and Prophylaxis of ocular infections due to Neisseria Gonorrhoea or Chlamydia Trachomatis, prevention of ocular infections after removal of a corneal or physical agent before and after ocular surgery.

Dosage & administrations:

A thin film of Aprocin Sterile Eye Ointment should evenly be applied either directly to the affected part or inside the lower conjunctival sac at night (if eye drops used during the day) or 3-4 times daily depending on the severity of the condition (if eye ointment used alone) or as advised by the physician.

Side-effects:

Local burning or discomfort, itching, foreign body sensation, crystalline precipitates, lid margin crusting, conjunctival hyperemia and a bad taste following administration. Photophobia and nausea may be reported.

Precautions:

Prolonged use of Ciprofloxacin may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms including fungi. Ciprofloxacin should be discontinued at the first appearance of a skin rash or any other sign of hypersensitivity reaction.

Contra-indication:

Hypersensitivity to quinolones or any component of this product.

Drug interaction:

Specific Drug interaction studies has not been observed with ophthalmic Ciprofloxacin.

Warnings:

During therapy soft contact lenses should not be used.

Use in Pregnancy and lactation:

Do not use unless the potential benefits outweigh the potential risk during pregnancy. It is not known whether excretion in human milk occurs following topical ophthalmic administration. Caution should be exercised in the nursing mothers.

Use in children:

The safety and efficacy of Ciprofloxacin in children has not been established.

Use in Elderly:

There are no special prescribing instructions to the elders.

Over Dose:

A topical overdose of Aprocin ophthalmic ointment may be flushed from the eye with warm tap water.

Pharmaceutical precautions:

Store below 30º C. Protect from light. It is desirable that the contents should not be used more than four weeks after first opening the tube.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

To be dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician.

Shelf-life:

If the pack is unopened, Aprocin Sterile Eye Ointment can be used until the expiry date with “Exp. Date” on the pack.

Package quantity:

Tube contains 3 g ointment.