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Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop related warnings talks about Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Quintor can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Quintor, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Quintor may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Quintor, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Quintor.
What is the effect of Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Quintor rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop on the Liver?
Quintor may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Quintor on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop
Taking Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop
Consuming Quintor 0.3% Eye Drop with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Quintor used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.
Quintor is a brand name for ciprofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infections.
It is recommended to avoid taking Quintor with azithromycin because it can cause problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Quintor for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Quintor. Please consult your doctor before taking Quintor for the above-mentioned infection.
Yes, Quintor is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity and duration. However, few known side effects are observed such as dizziness, fainting, swelling, tenderness, joint problems. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cipro® (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 710-713
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 579-584