Castor E/E Drops
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
It is not known if alcohol affects Castor E/E Drops. However, it is advisable to limit or avoid alcohol as a precautionary measure.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
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.
Breast Feeding
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Consult your doctor as there is no substantial research yet on the use of Castor E/E Drops in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Castor E/E Drops may cause blurred vision temporarily after using the drops in the eye. Before driving or operating any machinery, wait until your vision is clear.
Liver
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Limited information is available about the usage of Castor E/E Drops in patients with liver disease. Please consult your physician.
Kidney
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Limited information is available about the usage of Castor E/E Drops in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your physician.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Castor E/E Drops should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.
About Castor E/E Drops
Castor E/E Drops 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.
Castor E/E Drops contains Ciprofloxacin which has bactericidal activity. It works by suppressing the enzyme DNA gyrase, which is essential for bacterial DNA synthesis. As a result, Castor E/E Drops inhibits bacterial development and treats bacterial eye/ear infections.
You are advised to use Castor E/E Drops 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 Castor E/E Drops if you are allergic to any of its components. Talk to your doctor if the irritation persists despite using Castor E/E Drops for a week or if it worsens. Consult your doctor before using Castor E/E Drops 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. Castor E/E Drops should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.
Uses of Castor E/E Drops
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Key Benefits
Castor E/E Drops contains Ciprofloxacin that has bactericidal activity. It works by suppressing the enzyme DNA gyrase, which is essential for bacterial DNA synthesis. As a result, Castor E/E Drops 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
Side Effects of Castor E/E Drops
- Discomfort
- Irritation
- Stinging sensation
Drug Warnings
Do not use Castor E/E Drops if you are allergic to any of its components. Before using Castor E/E Drops, 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.
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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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