Aprocin 0.3% Eye/Ear Drop 10ml

✔️ Uses

Aprocin 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is used for susceptible bacterial infections of the eyes and ears, including:

• Bacterial conjunctivitis: Helps treat bacterial infection of the eye surface and reduce redness, irritation, swelling, and discharge.
• Corneal ulcers: Used to treat certain bacterial infections of the cornea and help prevent serious complications.
• Otitis externa: Treats bacterial infection of the external ear canal, commonly known as swimmer's ear.
• Chronic otitis media: May be used for certain persistent bacterial middle-ear infections, particularly when ear discharge occurs through a perforated eardrum.

✔️ Words of Advice:

• Keep the affected ear dry during treatment.
• Avoid swimming while treating an ear infection unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
• Wash your hands before and after applying the drops.
• Avoid rubbing or scratching infected eyes or ears.
• Do not share towels, eye drops, or other personal items.
• Avoid eye makeup during an active eye infection and consider replacing makeup used immediately before the infection to reduce the possibility of reinfection.
• Avoid contact lenses while treating an eye infection unless your doctor gives specific advice to continue using them.

✔️ Side Effects:

• Temporary stinging or burning
• Eye or ear irritation
• Redness
• Itching
• Foreign-body sensation in the eye
• Temporary blurred vision after eye application
• Unpleasant taste after eye application

✔️ Directions for Use

Use Aprocin exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

For eye use:

1. Wash your hands thoroughly before application.
2. Tilt your head back and gently pull down the lower eyelid to create a small pouch.
3. Instil the prescribed number of drops into the affected eye.
4. Close your eye gently for 1–2 minutes.
5. Avoid touching the dropper tip to your eye, eyelids, fingers, or any other surface.

For ear use:

1. Wash your hands before application.
2. Tilt your head or lie down with the affected ear facing upward.
3. Instil the prescribed number of drops into the ear.
4. Keep your head tilted for a few minutes to allow the medicine to reach the affected area.

Do not share the bottle with another person.

✔️ Precautions and Warnings

• Do not use Aprocin if you have previously experienced an allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics.
• Use ear drops cautiously and only under medical supervision if you have a perforated or ruptured eardrum.
• Aprocin treats bacterial infections only and should not be used to treat viral or fungal infections unless specifically prescribed.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye, ear, fingers, or other surfaces.
• Do not use the drops if the solution appears cloudy, discoloured, or contains visible particles.
• Avoid wearing contact lenses while treating an eye infection unless your doctor specifically advises otherwise.
• Keep the ears dry while treating an ear infection and avoid swimming unless your doctor advises that it is safe.
• Inform your doctor about any other eye or ear medicines you are using.

✔️ If You Miss a Dose

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule.

Do not apply extra drops to compensate for a missed dose.

✔️ Overdose

Accidentally applying a few extra drops is unlikely to cause serious problems. If too many drops are instilled into the eye, the excess may be gently rinsed away with clean/lukewarm water.

If the medicine is accidentally swallowed, particularly in a significant amount, seek medical advice.

✔️ Drug Interactions

Aprocin has limited systemic absorption when applied topically. However, if you are using other eye or ear preparations, they should generally be administered separately.

When using multiple eye drops, leave an interval of approximately 5–10 minutes between different preparations, or follow your doctor's specific instructions.

✔️ Storage

Store at 15°C–30°C, or according to the storage instructions provided on the product packaging.

Keep the bottle tightly closed, protected from excessive heat and moisture, and out of reach of children.