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About Cebran Eye/Ear Drops

CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID belongs to a group of medicines called 'antibiotics and antiseptics’ primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the eye (optic) and ear (otic). It is also used to treat corneal ulcers (infection and loss of tissue in the clear front part of the eye). Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID does not work against infections caused by viruses and fungus.

CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is a combination of ciprofloxacin and Boric acid’. Ciprofloxacin is bactericidal, which kills the bacterial cell 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 or ear irritation and helps to remove air pollutants and foreign materials. Together CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID prevents the spread of eye and ear infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye/ear infections. 

CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not swallow or inject CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID. You are advised to use CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience redness, itching, irritation, burning or stinging sensation in the eyes, blurred vision, eyelid swelling, itching, or crusting. Most of these side effects of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID or any other medicines. You are advised to consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is not recommended for children below 2 years of age.  However, please consult a doctor before giving CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID to children. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID as it may worsen the infection. If you get any new eye/ear problem, an eye/ear infection, or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye/ear and skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. Do not take CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. 

Uses of Cebran Eye/Ear Drops

Conjunctivitis (Bacterial eye infection), Otitis externa, and Otitis media (Bacterial ear infection)

Medicinal Benefits of Cebran Eye/Ear Drops

CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is a combination of two antibiotics: Ciprofloxacin and Boric acid primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the eye (like conjunctivitis) and ear infections like (otitis media and otitis externa). 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 are 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 or ear irritation and helps to remove air pollutants and foreign materials. CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is used to prevent or treat only bacterial eye/ear infections.

Directions for Use

CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is available in the form of eye/ear drops. Eye drops: Use CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID as prescribed by your doctor. Apply 1 or 2 drops of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID for every one or two hours in the affected eye. Your doctor will advise you on how many drops to instill based on your medical condition. Do not swallow CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID and cause eye infections. Contact lenses should be removed when treating an eye infection with these drops. Ear drops: Instil 2-3 drops into the ear canal; do not touch the tip of the dropper. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor if you are not sure.

Side Effects of Cebran Eye/Ear Drops

• Redness in eyes
• Itching eyes
• Irritation, burning or stinging sensation in the eyes
• Blurred vision
• White deposits on the eye surface (cornea)

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID or any other medicines. You are advised to consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID should be used with caution in children. If you are elderly or if you are taking medicines called ‘corticosteroids’ used to treat conditions such as pain and inflammation, asthma, or skin problems then you have a higher risk of getting tendon problems during prolonged treatment with CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID. If you experience any inflammation, pain, or swelling of the tendons (fibrous tissue that attaches the bone to a muscle), stop treatment, and immediately consult your doctor. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID as it may worsen the infection. If you get any new eye/ear problems or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye/ear and skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. You are advised to maintain a 10 minutes time gap between using CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID and other eyes/ear drops. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye and ear, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID and cause eye/ear infections.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

No interaction was found.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

No interaction was found.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

The interaction of alcohol with CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID.

PREGNANCY

CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID will affect pregnant women or fetuses or not. CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

It is unknown if CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID if you are breastfeeding.

DRIVING

CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID may cause blurred vision immediately after using it. So, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.

LIVER

CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID can be used for treating eye infections in patients with liver diseases.

KIDNEY

CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID can be used for treating eye infections in patients with kidney diseases.