Cindex Eye Drops 0.1%/0.3%

About Cindex Eye Drops 0.1%/0.3%

Cindex Eye Drops 0.1%/0.3% Uses

• Bacterial conjunctivitis with inflammation
• Blepharitis and blepharoconjunctivitis
• Bacterial keratitis with associated swelling
• Post operative eye inflammation after cataract or other ocular surgery
• Anterior uveitis with a bacterial component
• Corneal ulcers caused by susceptible bacteria

Cindex Eye Drops 0.1%/0.3% Benefits

• Clears bacterial infection while calming redness and swelling in one drop
• Reduces pain and discomfort from inflamed eye tissue
• Speeds recovery after eye surgery when inflammation risk is high
• Lowers the chance of scarring from prolonged ocular inflammation
• Combines two treatments in one bottle instead of two separate drops

What Experts Say

Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It binds to the bacterial ribosome and blocks protein synthesis, which kills susceptible gram negative organisms such as Pseudomonas along with many gram positive bacteria that commonly infect the surface of the eye and the eyelid margin.

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that suppresses the inflammatory cascade triggered by infection or surgery. It reduces capillary dilation, limits white blood cell migration into ocular tissue and controls fibrin deposition, which explains why redness, swelling and discomfort settle faster once it is paired with an antibiotic rather than used alone.

Eye specialists generally reserve steroid antibiotic combinations for infections with a confirmed or strongly suspected inflammatory component, since a steroid used alone can mask and worsen an untreated viral or fungal infection. Regular monitoring of intraocular pressure is advised whenever treatment continues beyond ten days, since prolonged steroid exposure can raise eye pressure in susceptible individuals.

Drug Class

• Aminoglycoside antibiotic and corticosteroid combination
• Ophthalmic anti infective with anti inflammatory action

Cindex Eye Drops 0.1%/0.3% formula

• Dexamethasone 0.1% + Tobramycin 0.3%

Available forms

• Eye Drops

How to use Cindex Eye Drops 0.1%/0.3%?

• Shake the bottle well before each use since this is a suspension
• Wash your hands before touching the dropper or your eye
• Tilt your head back and pull the lower eyelid down to form a small pocket
• Place the prescribed number of drops into the pocket without letting the tip touch your eye or eyelashes
• Close your eye gently for one to two minutes and press lightly on the inner corner to limit drainage
• Wait at least five minutes before applying any other eye drop
• Continue for the full course your doctor has advised, even if symptoms improve early
• Avoid wearing contact lenses during treatment

Drug Interactions

Cindex Eye Drops 0.1%/0.3% may interact with certain other drugs, so always inform your doctor of your current treatments.

• Other corticosteroid eye drops: Using another steroid containing eye product at the same time can add to the risk of raised eye pressure
• Other topical antibiotics: Combining with another aminoglycoside eye drop does not add benefit and can increase local irritation
• Live vaccines: Systemic steroid absorption from eye drops is usually minimal, but tell your doctor if you are due for a live vaccine during extended treatment

Risks and warnings

• Raised eye pressure: Prolonged use can raise intraocular pressure, so your doctor may need to check it if treatment continues beyond ten days
• Cataract risk: Long term steroid exposure in the eye is linked to a higher chance of cataract formation
• Masked infection: This medicine should not be used for infections caused by viruses such as herpes or by fungi, since the steroid component can allow these infections to worsen unnoticed
• Delayed healing: The steroid content can slow healing of an injured or thinned cornea
• Secondary infection: Extended use raises the risk of new fungal or bacterial infections developing in the eye
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Use only if your doctor considers it clearly necessary, since some systemic absorption from the eye is possible

Cindex Eye Drops 0.1%/0.3% Side Effects

Most people tolerate Cindex Eye Drops 0.1%/0.3% well when it is taken correctly. Some mild effects can still occur.

• Temporary burning or stinging after application
• Blurred vision for a few minutes after the drop is instilled
• Eye redness or irritation
• Itching around the eyelid
• Increased sensitivity to light
• Raised intraocular pressure with prolonged use
• Delayed wound healing on the eye surface

Seek medical help right away if you notice any of the following serious effects.

• Cataract formation with long term use
• Allergic reactions such as swelling of the eyelid

Storage Conditions

• Store between 15°C and 25°C, away from direct heat
• Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use
• Protect the bottle from direct sunlight
• Do not freeze this product
• Discard the bottle four weeks after opening, even if drops remain
• Keep out of reach of children