Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL + Dexamethasone 1 mg/mL
3 mg/mL
Drops (eye/ear/nasal)
Civodex vet used against almost all types of bacterial diseases of eye e.g. Acute and chronic keratitis, conjunctivitis, pink eye, ophthalmitis caused by gram-possitive & gram-negative bacteria. It is also indicated in chronic anterior uveities, scleritis, episcleritis, myositis and corneal injury from chemical radiation or thermal burns or penetration of foreign bodies.
Dexamethasone inhibits leukocyte infiltration at the site of inflammation. Ciprofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase enzyme (specially type-II topoisomerase enzyme) which causes negative supercoiling of bacterial DNA, thus inhibit bacterial growth which causes death of bacteria.
Dose
2 – 3
drops
Frequency
q4h to q6h
Duration
2 days
Purpose
treatment
2-3 drops into conjunctival sac(s) every four to six hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 2-3 drops every two hours
Dose
2 – 3
drops
Frequency
q4h - q6h
Duration
2 days
Purpose
treatment
2-3 drops into conjunctival sac(s) every four to six hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 2-3 drops every two hours
Ciprofloxacin should not be used together with the Chloramphenicol, Macrolides or Tetracycline.
Civodex Vet is a veterinary drops (eye/ear/nasal) containing Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and Dexamethasone (3 mg/mL) from Popular.
For treatment, the recommended dose of Civodex Vet in cat is 2–3 drops, given topically, q4h to q6h for 2 days. 2-3 drops into conjunctival sac(s) every four to six hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 2-3 drops every two hours.
For treatment, the recommended dose of Civodex Vet in cattle is 2–3 drops, given topically, q4h - q6h for 2 days. 2-3 drops into conjunctival sac(s) every four to six hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 2-3 drops every two hours.
Dosing information is provided for reference by qualified veterinary professionals and does not replace clinical judgement. Prices are indicative and may vary by region and retailer.