Description:

Excipro Eye Drop is a topical antibacterial ophthalmic solution containing the fluoroquinolone antibiotic ciprofloxacin. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, such as bacterial conjunctivitis and other superficial bacterial eye infections.

Prescription:

 Prescription-only medicine (POM). Excipro should be used under medical supervision as inappropriate use can lead to resistance or ineffective treatment.

Therapeutic Category:

Ophthalmic antibiotic (fluoroquinolone class) for bacterial eye infections.

Active Ingredients / Composition:

• Active: Ciprofloxacin 0.3% w/v (equivalent to 3 mg/mL) as the antibacterial agent.
• Preservative: Benzalkonium chloride (used to maintain sterility).
• Sterile aqueous vehicle.

Variant:

Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) in a sterile dropper bottle. Typically small volume (e.g., ~5 mL) — check your specific pack.

Consume Type:

Topical ophthalmic use only (instilled into the eye). Not for oral or intravenous use.

Directions / Usage:

General guidance (follow your doctor’s instruction / product insert):

• Adults and children (≥1 year): Usually instil 1–2 drops into the affected eye(s) 4–6 times daily.
• Continue treatment for the full duration prescribed even if symptoms improve early, to prevent recurrence.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip to the eye or any surface to reduce contamination risk.

Common Side Effects:

May experience mild eye-related reactions, including:

• Eye irritation, burning or stinging sensation.
• Redness or discomfort in the eye.
• Blurred vision after instillation (brief).
• Eye pain or unusual taste.
• Corneal deposits (rare).

Serious allergic reactions are rare but require immediate medical attention (e.g., severe eye swelling, rash).

Package Type:

Sterile dropper bottle with measured ophthalmic solution. The exact volume (e.g., 5 mL) depends on bottle size; check the label.

Storage Advice:

• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from direct sunlight.
• Do not freeze.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed.
• Store out of reach of children.

Safety Advice:

•  External use only (eye).
  Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye or any surface to prevent contamination.
    Avoid wearing soft contact lenses during treatment (benzalkonium chloride may accumulate in soft lenses and irritate). Discuss with your clinician whether lenses can be used during or after treatment.
    Do not use this product if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin, other fluoroquinolones, or any ingredient in the formulation.
  Report worsening symptoms (increased pain, sensitivity to light, excessive discharge) or no improvement within a few days.
    Eye infections can be bacterial, viral, or fungal — this antibiotic will not treat viral or fungal infections. Use only for confirmed or suspected bacterial infection.
    Avoid use in children under 1 year unless directed by a clinician, as noted by some product listings.
    In pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your clinician before use.

Product Substitutes:

Other ciprofloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic solutions or equivalent fluoroquinolone antibiotic eye drops can serve as alternatives, including:

• Generic ciprofloxacin eye drops at 0.3% strength.
• Other brand names with the same active ingredient used for bacterial conjunctivitis and superficial infections.
  Choose substitutes only with clinician/pharmacist guidance.
  

Multiple generic versions (e.g., “Cipro-eye 0.3%,” “Eyecip 0.3%”) are often available.

Manufacturer/Marketer:

For the Excipro Eye Drop listing on the local pharmacy site, explicit manufacturer details are not shown on the product page and may vary by market — check the pack label for the exact manufacturing company and contact.

In many regions, ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solutions are produced by generic pharmaceutical manufacturers licensed locally.

Country of Origin:

Ciprofloxacin eye drops are often manufactured in pharmaceutical facilities in India, Europe, or other licensed manufacturing sites depending on distributor/brand.