Manufacturer: Ahlcon Parenterals India Limited
Salt Composition : Ciprofloxacin(0.3% w/v), Dexamethasone(0.1% w/v)
Packet of 5ml Eye Drop
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Ahlox D Eye Drop is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection. Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
It is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription, and repair of the DNA. Use Ahlox D Eye Drops in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor based on your medical condition.
The pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin in healthy volunteers include a time to peak concentrations after oral dosage (tmax) of 1–1.5 h, oral availability of 0.5–0.7, protein binding of 0.2–0.3, volume of distribution (V) of 2–3 l kg−1, half-life (t1/2) of 3–4 h and fraction excreted unchanged in the urine of 0.4–0.6
Plasma concentrations of dexamethasone were detectable in 11% of samples (21 of 189). For plasma samples with quantifiable drug concentrations, mean Cmax was <1 ng/mL (range, 0.05 to 0.81 ng/mL), AUC0-last ranged from 0.13 to 7.18 h∙ng/mL, and Tmax ranged from 4.0 to 163.0 hours.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ahlox D
Eye irritation
Eye discomfort
Blurred vision.
decreased vision or other changes in vision.
eye pain or redness.
sensitivity of the eye to light.
throbbing pain of the eye.
Information regarding the use of Ahlox D Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Ahlox D Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic is used to treat outer ear infections in adults and children and acute (suddenly occurring) middle ear infections in children with ear tubes. Ciprofloxacin is in a class of medications called quinolone antibiotics. Dexamethasone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids.
Ciprofloxacin and other medications in its class can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture, and the risk may be increased when combined with a steroid such as dexamethasone. Older adults over 60 years of age and those who have received a kidney, heart, and/or lung transplant may be particularly susceptible.
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Ahlox D Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Ahlox D Eye Drop is used for the treatment of bacterial infection and inflammation of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your condition hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Q. Is it safe to use Ahlox D Eye Drop?
Yes, Ahlox D Eye Drop is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted common side effects like eye irritation, eye discomfort and other uncommon and rare side effects. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem due to the medication.
Q. What precautions need to be taken while using these eye drops?
Before using ciprofloxacin, inform your doctor or pharmacist about any allergies you might be having. Let him know if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or other quinolones (e.g., levofloxacin, moxifloxacin). This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as preservatives like benzalkonium chloride), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
Q. Can the use of Ahlox D Eye Drop cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Ahlox D Eye Drop can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.
Q. How long should you wait for before putting the other eye drops?
If you are putting in more than one drop or more than one type of eye drop, wait for five minutes before putting the next drop in. Doing this will allow the first drop to get absorbed into the eye.
Q. How long does Ahlox D Eye Drop takes to work?
Usually, Ahlox D Eye Drop starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Ahlox D Eye Drop?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
