Medicine Brand

Safe eye (Vet)

Ciprofloxacin 3 mg + Dexamethasone 1 gm

Strength

1 gm

Dosage Form

Drops (eye/ear/nasal)

Indication

Acute and chronic keratitis and conjunctivitis of infectious, non-viral, allergic origin, chronic anterior uveitis, scleritis, episcleritis, myositis, and corneal injury from chemical radiation or thermal burns or penetration of foreign bodies, post-operative management of cataract, glaucoma, and strabismus. Safe Eye is indicated where the risk of superficial ocular infection is high.

Mode of Action

Dexamethasone reduces prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting the phospholipase A-2 enzyme. Furthermore, dexamethasone inhibits neutrophil chemotactic infiltration at the site of inflammation. Ciprofloxacin has a broad spectrum of activity against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria; against gram-positive organisms, the most highly active antibacterial quinolone ciprofloxacin interferes with the DNA gyrase enzyme which inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis.

Dose Guidance

General
Topical

Dose

1

drop

Frequency

q6h

Duration

N/A

1 drop into the conjunctival sac every four to six hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 drop every two hours.

Contraindications

It is advised not to use in case of hypersensitivity to dexamethasone and ciprofloxacin, herpes simplex and other viral conditions, mycosis, glaucoma, neonates, and fungal diseases of the eye.

Alternatives

— other brands with Dexamethasone

Safe eye (Vet) dose, price and withdrawal period

Safe eye (Vet) is a veterinary drops (eye/ear/nasal) containing Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone (1 gm) from Chemist Animal Health .

Safe eye (Vet) dose in general

The recommended dose of Safe eye (Vet) in general is 1 drop, given topically, four times daily. 1 drop into the conjunctival sac every four to six hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 drop 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.