Acipredex Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per mL Ciprofloxacin HCl 3 mg, dexamethasone 1 mg

Indications/Uses

Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated & where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Bacterial conjunctivitis 1 or 2 drops tid-qid.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella & other viral diseases of the conjunctiva & cornea. Mycobacterial infections of the eye. Fungal diseases of ocular structures.

Special Precautions

Monitor IOP if use for ≥10 days. Not for inj into the eye. Diseases causing thinning of cornea & sclera, perforations may occur. May mask or enhance existing infections in acute purulent eye conditions. Avoid prolonged use. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Ciprofloxacin: Transient ocular burning or discomfort; stinging, redness, itching, conjunctivitis/keratitis, periocular/lacial edema, foreign body sensation, photophobia, blurred vision, tearing, dryness & eye pain. Dexamethasone: IOP elevation which may develop to glaucoma & infrequent optic nerve damage; posterior subcapsular cataract formation; delayed wound healing.

View ADR Monitoring Form

MIMS Class

Eye Antiseptics with Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

S01CA01 - dexamethasone and antiinfectives ; Belongs to the class of corticosteroids in combination with antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Acipredex eye drops (0.3% w/v/0.1% w/v)

Packing/Price

5 mL x 1's

Acipredex

Manufacturer:

SENSOMED

Distributor:

SENSOMED