EVOCIP (Ciprofloxacin 0.3%) is a sterile ophthalmic ointment. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial active against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative ocular pathogens. The bactericidal activity of Ciprofloxacin results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase which is needed for the synthesis of bacterial DNA.
EVOCIP Ophthalmic Ointment is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by the susceptible strains of micro-organisms in the conditions listed below:
Corneal Ulcers - Solution only: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens*, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus (Viridans Group)*.
Conjunctivitis - Solution & Ointment: Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus (Viridans Group).
Ophthalmic Ointment: Apply a ½ inch ribbon into the conjunctival sac(s) three times a day on the first two days, then apply a ½ inch ribbon two times a day for the next five days.
For your protection, use only if pull tab is intact at time of purchase.
EVOCIP eye ointment is available as a sterile ointment in 3.5gram in a plastic aluminum tube.