Ciprofloxacin+Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
How Ciprofloxacin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose works
Ciprofloxacin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is a combination of two medicines: Ciprofloxacin and Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose which bacterial eye infection. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic. It prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is a lubricant similar to natural tears. It provides temporary relief of burning and discomfort in the eye.
Common side effects of Ciprofloxacin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Expert advice for Ciprofloxacin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Ciprofloxacin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose must be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Ciprofloxacin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose might cause blurring of vision. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how medicine affects you.
It is advisable to reduce screen time (by avoiding watching tv, or phone) and use sunglasses while going out into the sunlight.
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma