Description
Pharmacological action
The drug has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory property, has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity, highly effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, including chlamydia, mycoplasma, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as strains resistant to methicillin and gentamicin.
When applied topically, ciprofloxacin penetrates well into the cornea and anterior chamber of the eye, especially if the corneal epithelial layer is damaged.
Indications
For therapeutic purposes in acute and chronic conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis, keratitis, corneal ulcers, septic iridocyclitis, blepharitis. In order to prevent infectious diseases of the eyes after injuries and foreign bodies, as well as in eye surgery in the preoperative and postoperative periods.
Contraindications
Increased individual sensitivity of the animal to fluoroquinolones. Eye drops should not be used in kittens and puppies under 7 days of age. Ciprovet eye drops should be used with caution in animals with cerebral arteriosclerosis and impaired cerebral circulation.
Composition
The drug as the active substance contains ciprofloxacin hydrochloride – 0.45%.
Dosage and administration
Cyprovet eye drops are instilled into the conjunctival cavity of the affected eye, 1 drop for cats, 1-2 drops for dogs four times a day for 7-14 days before the animal’s clinical recovery. In the presence of profuse purulent or mucopurulent discharge, 3-4 drops of the drug are instilled, then with a gauze swab carefully remove all the discharge and the crust. After that, 1-2 drops of the drug are instilled and treatment is carried out.
Side effects
When using the drug according to the instructions, side effects and complications are not observed. In rare cases, the drug can cause mild soreness and conjunctival hyperemia, itching, lacrimation, which disappear after 5 minutes.
Storage conditions
Store the drug in a place protected from light and moisture, out of the reach of children and animals, away from food and feed, at a temperature of 5 to 25 ° C.
Expiration
3 years from the date of production after opening the bottle – 30 days.
active substance
Ciprofloxacin
