Alcip-B Eye Drop
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Product introduction
Alcip-B Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves symptoms such as redness, itchiness, and irritation as well as speeds up the healing process.
Alcip-B 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.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, stinging, and eye discomfort immediately after instilling the eye drop. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
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.
Alcip-B 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.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, stinging, and eye discomfort immediately after instilling the eye drop. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
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.
Uses of Alcip-B Eye Drop
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
- Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections
Benefits of Alcip-B Eye Drop
In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Alcip-B Eye Drop is used to treat infections in the eye caused by bacteria. It stops the growth and multiplication of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching, or irritation in the eyes. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning. Apply Alcip-B Eye Drop at least 2-3 times in a day or as prescribed by the doctor.
In Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections
Alcip-B Eye Drop is used to treat infections in the eye or ear caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching, or irritation in the eyes or ear. Use it 2-3 times a day for at least a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Alcip-B Eye Drop. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Alcip-B Eye Drop
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 Alcip-B
- Burning sensation in eye
- Stinging in the eyes
- Eye irritation
- Eye discomfort
- Irritation of ear
- Ear discomfort
How to use Alcip-B Eye Drop
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.
How Alcip-B Eye Drop works
Alcip-B Eye Drop 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alcip-B Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alcip-B Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alcip-B Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Alcip-B Eye Drop?
If you miss a dose of Alcip-B Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- 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.
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- Henderer JD, Rapuano CJ. Ocular Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1707-1737.
- Ciprofloxacin. Camberley, Surrey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited; 1993 [revised 01 May 2017]. [Accessed 26 Apr.2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: Plot No. 249, Daksh House, Industrial Area Phase -II, Panchkula -134109 (Haryana) India
Country of origin: India
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A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Alcip-B Eye Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Alcip-B Eye Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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