In the article, we consider the instructions for use for drops of Tsiprolet.
Are they ear or eye? Let's figure it out.
This is an antibiotic intended for local use and showing increased activity against many pathogenic microorganisms. "Tsiprolet" is prescribed to eliminate the inflammatory process in the eyes, provoked by harmful bacteria. The drug is low toxic, which allows drops to be prescribed to children over the age of one year. This antibiotic is relatively safe and rarely causes adverse reactions, especially if applied topically. Generally intended drug for the eyes. But Ciprolet drops are also used in the ears.
Description
The medication is produced in several pharmacological options, including tablets, a solution for injection, as well as eye drops. The latter are used in the field of ophthalmology. All of the listed variants of Ciprolet are based on one active component - ciprofloxacin.
The properties
The specified substance has a pronounced antibacterial effect and affects many pathogenic microorganisms. The spectrum of action of ciprofloxacin is quite wide. The substance has no analogues in nature and is not an antibiotic in the full sense of the word, since it differs in chemical composition. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of infectious pathologies provoked by infection with gram-negative or gram-positive bacteria.
The use of Ciprolet drops is advisable in those cases when pathogens of the pathological process demonstrate resistance to other antibacterial substances. When used locally, it is possible to prevent immunological adverse reactions to the drug.
The effectiveness of the drug is due to stopping the synthesis of topoisomerase, a bacterial enzyme responsible for DNA production. As a result, the cell of the pathogenic microorganism ceases to function normally and dies.
The bactericidal effect of the drug is provided both in the stage of active reproduction of bacteria and in a state of rest. Another important property of ciprofloxacin is that while it is used with other antibiotics, bacteria are not able to develop resistance to them. That is, Ciprolet is especially effective in combination with other antibacterial agents, such as aminoglycosides, penicillins, cephalosporins and tetracyclines.
In what cases is the use of Cyprolet eye drops indicated?
Indications
The drug in the form of drops is prescribed for the treatment of eye diseases of an infectious and inflammatory nature, including:
- Conjunctivitis in acute and subacute form.
- Blepharoconjunctivitis and blepharitis.
- Corneal ulcer of the eye of bacterial origin.
- Chronic dacryocystitis and meibomite.
The list of indications of eye drops "Tsiprolet" is quite extensive.
In addition, the tool is used as a preparatory stage before performing surgical procedures on the eye in order to prevent infectious complications. Drops are also prescribed after surgery. The drug is also included in the complex therapy in case of complications after an injury to the eye or if a foreign body enters it.
Indications for drops "Tsiprolet" we examined. We find out what contraindications they have.
Contraindications
Contraindications for using the drug are:
- Hypersensitivity to substances in the group of fluoroquinolones.
- Individual intolerance to ciprofloxacin or other substances that make up the drug.
- The period of gestation and breastfeeding.
- The child is under one year old.
"Tsiprolet" is not prescribed against the background of keratitis of viral origin. The drug is used with caution in case of cerebral arteriosclerosis, as well as against the background of circulatory disorders.
Below is the instruction for “Cyprolet”. Ear drops are not used often, we will describe them later.
Instructions and method of use
After the introduction of Ciprolet into the eyes, the concentration of ciprofloxacin is 5 mg / ml of blood plasma. The content of the active component can be stored in the required amount up to 12 hours.
Ciprofloxacin is excreted mainly by the kidneys unchanged. The remaining substances are secreted by the intestines with feces. The active component is excreted in breast milk, which explains the ban on the use of the drug on the background of lactation.
Drops for eyes are applied exclusively topically by instillation into the conjunctival sac. If the infection is characterized by mild or moderate course, instillation is carried out every four hours for 1-2 drops. If the pathological process proceeds in a severe form, 2 drops should be instilled every hour. When positive dynamics appear in the patient’s condition, the dosage of the drug can be reduced.
If the cornea of the eye was affected by a peptic ulcer of bacterial origin, the doctor prescribes instillations of the drug every 15 minutes for six hours, 1 drop. Further, the interval between instillations is increased to half an hour. On the second day of treatment, the drug is instilled in one drop every hour. From the third to the seventh day of treatment, Ciprolet is buried every four hours. If after one week a new epithelial layer has not been formed on the cornea of the eye, the treatment can be prolonged by agreement with the doctor.
To prevent complications of an infectious nature after surgery, it is recommended to instill 1-2 drops in each eye before surgery and every five hours the first day after.
Overdose
There were no cases of overdose with Ciprolet drops. If the solution is accidentally swallowed, there are manifestations of dyspepsia, which can be eliminated by washing the stomach. The duration of the drug treatment is selected depending on the nature and severity of the disease, as well as taking into account the age of the patient.
special instructions
The simultaneous use of Ciprolet drops and other antibacterial drugs, as a rule, provokes an increase in the effects of all drugs. To eliminate streptococcal infection, the drug is prescribed in combination with azlocillin and ceftazidime, in the treatment of staphylococcus is used with isoxazolepenicillins, and for stopping anaerobic infection it is successfully used with metronidazole and clindamycin.
Adverse reactions
The most common adverse reactions to Ciprolet are the following:
- Allergy.
- Nausea.
- Bad taste in the mouth.
- Superinfection.
On the part of the organs of visual perception, such side reactions of a local nature as redness of the conjunctiva, burning and itching in the eyes, and soreness are possible. Less commonly observed are fear of light, lacrimation, swelling of the eyelids and decreased visual perception.
Use for otitis media
What else does the Tsiprolet instruction tell us?
Ear drops are widely used in the practice of otolaryngologists for the treatment of otitis media. As a rule, they are prescribed if other antibacterial substances are ineffective. The instillation solution is sterile, which allows it to be instilled into the ears as prescribed by the doctor. Ciprolet ear drops are prescribed for the treatment of otitis media of the middle ear and external type, as well as inflammatory and infectious complications in the recovery period after surgery.
When prescribing a drug for the treatment of otitis media, one should take into account the fact that Ciprolet ear drops have certain contraindications. The dosage is determined by the doctor depending on the form and course of the pathological process. Duration of use is also prescribed by a specialist.
With an easy flow of otitis media, instillation of 1-2 Ciprolet ear drops in the affected ear is prescribed, and the procedure is repeated every four hours. In case of acute course, the interval between instillation should be one hour before the onset of positive dynamics and improvement of the patient's condition. Next, the adjustment of the treatment is carried out. The duration of therapy is 7-10 days, however, in exceptional cases, the specialist may decide to prolong the treatment for up to one month.
In childhood, the dosage and frequency of use of Ciprolet ear drops is also determined by the doctor depending on the nature and form of the pathological process. Ending treatment on your own is not recommended, as this can affect the child’s immunity. The course should be completed in full, strictly as prescribed by the doctor.
Analogs
Based on ciprofloxacin, the following drugs are produced as the active ingredient:
1. "Tsiprolak".
2. The Quintor.
3. Arflox.
4. “Tsipromed”.
5. "Afenoksim."
6. "Ciprofloxacin."
7. "Citral."
8. "Tsiprobid", etc.
Ciprofloxacin is often used in the field of otorhinolaryngology and ophthalmology. Preparations based on other active components with properties similar to Tsiprolet are:
1. "Levomycetin." It is made in various forms. The active component of the drug is chloramphenicol. His testimony is identical to Tsiprolet.
2. "Tobrex." The drug is produced in Belgium, based on its tobramycin. Indications of the drug are consistent with the original, however, in exceptional cases, “Tobrex” is allowed to be prescribed to newborn children.
3. Oftaquix. The active substance levofloxacin is an antibiotic and is contraindicated during gestation and breastfeeding.
4. "Sulfacyl sodium." It is an affordable drug, an analog of Tsiprolet, but it is included in the sulfonamides group. It can be prescribed both in adulthood and in childhood. The drug is active against gonococci, streptococci and other bacteria.
5. "Albucid."
6. "Normax". It is produced in India and is intended for the treatment of both ophthalmic and otolaryngological problems.
You can not independently change one drug to another, this can lead to undesirable reactions from the body. In the treatment of bacterial eye lesions, it is important to choose the right antibiotic, since pathogenic microflora should be sensitive to its active component.
Reviews
Tsiprolet finds mostly positive feedback on its effectiveness. It is noted for its speed in the treatment of conjunctivitis, the rarity of adverse reactions and the availability of the drug at a cost.
There are reviews that describe the higher efficacy of Tsiprolet, which was used after the Albucid course. Sometimes the drug is used as a veterinary medicine for treating eyes in animals.
Negative reviews are most often associated with the fact that the drug helped, but then relapse quickly occurred. Experts warn that in order to achieve a lasting effect from the use of antibacterial drops, it is necessary to use them for several days after improvement and elimination of symptoms.
This is a fairly powerful drug, so use it only as directed by your doctor.
We examined the indications for the use of Ciprolet drops.