Ciprofloxacin + Betamethasone

INFORMATION ABOUT CIPROFLOXACIN + BETAMETHASONE

Ciprofloxacin + Betamethasone Uses

Ciprofloxacin+Betamethasone is used in the treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections.

How Ciprofloxacin + Betamethasone works

Ciprofloxacin + Betamethasone is a combination of two medicines: Ciprofloxacin and Betamethasone. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Betamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.

Common side effects of Ciprofloxacin + Betamethasone

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

Eye irritation, Eye discomfort, Irritation of ear, Ear discomfort

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20 Sep 2021 | 02:37 PM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Ciprofloxacin + Betamethasone

Ceflox-D

₹69 to ₹69

Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd

1 variant(s)

Eyecip-D

₹35 to ₹35

Nukind Healthcare Pvt Ltd

1 variant(s)

Francip-D

₹32 to ₹32

Sun Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

1 variant(s)

Cipnol D

₹35 to ₹35

Coles Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

1 variant(s)

Offcip-D

₹35 to ₹35

Nukind Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Swastik Life Sciences

Expert advice for Ciprofloxacin + Betamethasone

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.