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USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Ciprofloxacin (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
gastro intestinal

Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Strox Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Strox Eye Drop is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Baby should be closely monitored for development of fever, loss of appetite and diarrhea. In case, any of the above happens please inform your doctor immediately.

Driving

Strox Eye Drop may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Strox Eye Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Strox Eye Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Strox Eye Drop is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Strox Eye Drop may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.

Ciprofloxacin   NA

Uses of Strox Eye Drop
Strox Eye Drop is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

How to use Strox Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only.Take 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/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Strox Eye Drop works
Strox Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Strox Eye Drop
Your doctor has prescribed Strox to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Strox and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I take Strox for streptococcal infection?
Strox is not indicated for the treatment of streptococcal infection as it is not very active against this bacteria. Consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Strox with pantoprazole?
Strox can be taken with pantoprazole as no interactions have been reported. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Strox with metronidazole?
Strox can be taken with metronidazole as no interactions have been reported. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Strox with birth control pills or does it affect birth control?
Yes, you can take Strox with birth control pills. It does not affect birth control. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor in case you are taking birth control pills before taking any medicine.

Q. Is Strox banned?
Strox is not a banned drug. It is available as a prescription medicine.

Q. Is Strox a penicillin?
Strox is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones.

Q. Is Strox bactericidal (kills bacteria) or bacteriostatic (slows the growth of bacteria)?
Strox is a bactericidal (kills bacteria) agent. It belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones and acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA-gyrase.

Q. Is Strox safe?
Strox is a relatively safe drug. However, it is not devoid of side effects and hence should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised.

Q. Is Strox a cephalosporin?
Strox is not a cephalosporin. It belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones.

Q. Can I take Strox with ibuprofen?
Use of Strox with ibuprofen can increase the central nervous system side effects of Strox. Consult your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Strox with paracetamol?
Strox is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Strox with hydrocodone?
Strox is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with hydrocodone. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Strox with fluconazole?
Strox and fluconazole, when taken together, can cause heart-related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.

Q. Can I take Strox with phenazopyridine?
Strox is not known to have any clinically significant interaction with phenazopyridine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Strox with omeprazole?
Omeprazole can slow the absorption of Strox if taken together. So, the action of Strox may get slow. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.

Q. Can I take Strox with hydroxyzine?
Strox and hydroxyzine, when taken together, can cause heart-related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.

Q. Can I take Strox with azithromycin?
Strox and azithromycin, when taken together, can cause heart related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.

Q. Can I take Strox for yeast infection?
No, Strox is not indicated in the treatment of yeast infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the treatment of yeast infection.

Q. Does Strox contain sulfa?
Strox does not contain sulfur in its structure. However, history of any drug allergy should be discussed with the doctor prior to initiation of therapy.

Q. Does Strox cover pseudomonas?
Strox is active against pseudomonas. But, acquired resistance (resistance after taking the antibiotic) is very common among the organism for the drug. Consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infection.

Q. Can I take Strox with dextromethorphan?
Strox is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with dextromethorphan. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Strox with doxylamine?
Strox is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxylamine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Strox with amoxicillin?
Strox is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with amoxicillin. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Strox with pseudophedrine?
Strox is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Strox with Tamsulosin?
Strox and Tamsulosin are not known to have any clinically relevant drug interactions. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.

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