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  3. CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy

Composition :

CIPROFLOXACIN-0.3% W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Warren Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

EYE/EAR

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - CEP0012

Author Details

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Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:45 AM IST

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol affects CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML. However, it is advisable to limit or avoid alcohol as a precautionary measure.

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Pregnancy

Caution

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Please consult the doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor as there is no substantial research yet on the use of CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.

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Driving

Caution

CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML may cause blurred vision temporarily after using the drops in the eye. Before driving or operating any machinery, wait until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Caution

Limited information is available about the usage of CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML in patients with liver disease. Please consult your physician.

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Kidney

Caution

Limited information is available about the usage of CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your physician.

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Children

Caution

CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.

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Reference

  1. https://www.ciplamed.com/content/ciplox-eyeear-drops#:~:text=CIPLOX%20Eye%2FEar%20Drops%20belongs,operatively%20in%20chronic%20otitis%20media.

About CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML

CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat bacterial eye and ear infections. An ear infection occurs when bacteria invade the middle or outer ear, causing pain and inflammation. Bacterial eye infection occurs when pathogenic bacteria enter any eye portion, including the eyeball, conjunctiva, and cornea.

CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML contains Ciprofloxacin which has bactericidal activity. It works by suppressing the enzyme DNA gyrase, which is essential for bacterial DNA synthesis. As a result, CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML inhibits bacterial development and treats bacterial eye/ear infections.

You are advised to use CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as discomfort, irritation, and stinging sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not use CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML if you are allergic to any of its components. Talk to your doctor if the irritation persists despite using CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML for a week or if it worsens. Consult your doctor before using CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye/ear or surrounding areas as it may contaminate the contents. CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.

Uses of CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML

Bacterial eye/ear infections.

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Medicinal Benefits

CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML contains Ciprofloxacin that has bactericidal activity. It works by suppressing the enzyme DNA gyrase, which is essential for bacterial DNA synthesis. As a result, CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML inhibits bacterial development and thereby treats external ocular infection of the eye, chronic suppurative otitis media, external otitis, malignant otitis externa and perioperatively in chronic otitis media.

Directions for Use

Wash your hands before and after use. Use the dropper provided by the pack to instill the drops into the eye/ear. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye/ear or surrounding areas as it may contaminate the solution.

Side Effects of CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML

  • Discomfort
  • Irritation
  • Stinging sensation

Drug Warnings

Do not use CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML if you are allergic to any of its components. Before using CEPROLEN EYE/EAR DROPS 5ML, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure), eye damage, eye surgery, hearing problems (cytotoxicity), or a perforated eardrum and chronic otitis media. Notify the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CiprofloxacinDronedarone
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CiprofloxacinQuinidine
Critical

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CiprofloxacinDronedarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml:
When Dronedarone is taken with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm. If you suffer from any cardiac conditions, or electrolyte disturbances (such as magnesium or potassium deficiency brought on by severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at higher risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml with Dronedarone is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiprofloxacinQuinidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml:
When Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml is taken with Quinidine, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml with Quinidine is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiprofloxacinFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml:
When Flibanserin is taken with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml, it can cause extreme drowsiness and reduces blood pressure that can lead to dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml with Flibanserin is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. It is advised to take flibanserin at bedtime to reduce the risk of side effects
CiprofloxacinPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml:
When Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml is taken with Pimozide, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm. If you suffer from any cardiac conditions, or electrolyte disturbances (such as magnesium or potassium deficiency brought on by severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at higher risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml with Pimozide is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiprofloxacinThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml:
Combining Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml with Thioridazine can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm. If you suffer from any cardiac conditions, or electrolyte disturbances (such as magnesium or potassium deficiency brought on by severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at higher risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml with Thioridazine is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiprofloxacinSotalol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml:
Coadministration of sotalol together with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Sotalol with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CiprofloxacinProcainamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml:
Using Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml with Procainamide can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml with Procainamide is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiprofloxacinCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml:
Using Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml with Cisapride can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm. If you suffer from any cardiac conditions, or electrolyte disturbances (such as magnesium or potassium deficiency brought on by severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at higher risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml with Cisapride is not recommended, it can be take if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiprofloxacinTizanidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml:
Coadministration of Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml and Tizanidine together can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml and Tizanidine together is avoided, as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, weakness, sweating, or palpitations contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.
CiprofloxacinAmiodarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml:
Taking Amiodarone and Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml may significantly increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amiodarone with Ceprolen Eye/ear Drops 5ml is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Eye infections:

  • To naturally renew your eyes, get at least six to eight hours of sleep each night.
  • You should wash your eyes with clean water at least twice or thrice every day. If you have had eye surgery, wait at least two weeks before washing your eyes.
  • Take care of your health, eat a balanced diet, do regular exercise, and rest well.
  • Regularly wash your hands. Keep unclean hands away from your eyes.
  • Do not rub your eyes.
  • Eyeliner, mascara, and kohl should not be shared.
  • Wipe your eyes and face with clean towels or tissues at all times.
  • If you wear contact lenses, clean and replace them more frequently. Never share your contact lenses. Always wash your hands before and after inserting and removing contact lenses.
  • Avoid gazing at digital screens for extended periods of time.
  • Blink frequently to aid in the spread of hydrating substances like mucus and tears across the eyes.

 

Ear infections:

  • Immunity aids in the prevention of infection. In order to strengthen your immune system include fruits and vegetables, high-quality proteins, and whole wheat grains in your diet.
  • Avoid consuming foods that you are allergic to as it can cause the body to produce excessive mucus, resulting in inflammation.
  • Avoid getting shampoo, soap, and water in the ear because they can cause itching.
  • Poking or scratching the ear can cause damage to the ear canal, resulting in inflammation.
  • Quit or limit the intake of caffeine and alcohol.

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