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How to Use

To use the ophthalmic ointment:

• First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into this space. A 1/2-inch strip of ointment is usually enough, unless you have been told by your family doctor to use a various amount. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to come into contact with the infection.
• To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye. After using the eye ointment, wipe the tip of the ointment tube with a clean tissue and keep the tube tightly closed.

To use the ophthalmic solution - eye drops:

• First, wash your hands. Then tilt the head back and pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the drug into the pouch and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to come into contact with the infection.
• If you think you did not get the drop of drug into your eyes properly, use another drop.
• To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye. Always keep the container tightly closed.

To help clear up your eye infection completely, keep using ophthalmic ciprofloxacin for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms have disappeared Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

The number of doses you use each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you use the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are using ophthalmic ciprofloxacin .

• For ophthalmic ointment dosage form:
  • For bacterial conjunctivitis:
    • Adults and children 2 years of age and older Use a 1/2-inch strip of eye ointment in each eye three times a day for the first two days, then use a 1/2-inch strip of eye ointment in each eye two times a day for the next five days.
    • Infants and children up to 2 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
• For ophthalmic solution dosage form:
  • For bacterial conjunctivitis:
    • Adults and children 1 year of age and older Use 1 drop in each eye every two hours, while you are awake, for two days. Then use 1 drop in each eye every four hours, while you are awake, for the next five days. If you think you did not get the drop of drug into your eyes properly, use another drop.
    • Infants and children up to 1 year of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  • For corneal ulcers:
    • Adults and children 1 year of age and older On day one, use 2 drops in the effected eye every fifteen minutes for six hours, then 2 drops every thirty minutes for the rest of the day, while you are awake. On day two, use 2 drops every hour, while you are awake. On days three through fourteen, use 2 drops every four hours, while you are awake.
    • Infants and children up to 1 year of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.