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Cyborate ophthane
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
Ciborate-oftan is a medicine used to treat ophthalmological disorders. It is an antimicrobial medicine. Contains zinc compounds.
The therapeutic drug has antimicrobial activity when applied locally against most gram-negative and -positive microorganisms (this also includes Pseudomonas aeruginosa).
The medicinal substance passes into the conjunctiva without complications; this is especially true for children.
ATC classification
Active ingredients
Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications Cyborate ophthane
It is used in the treatment of conjunctivitis of bacterial origin.
Release form
The therapeutic substance is released in the form of eye drops, inside a 10 ml container.
Dosing and administration
The medicine is instilled using a pipette - 2 drops in each eye, 2-3 times a day. The therapeutic cycle lasts for 1-3 weeks.
- Application for children
The use of the medicine by persons under 12 years of age is prohibited.
Use Cyborate ophthane during pregnancy
The medication should not be prescribed during pregnancy.
If it is necessary to use Ciborate-oftan during breastfeeding, it is necessary to stop breastfeeding for the duration of therapy.
Contraindications
Contraindicated for use in people with severe intolerance to the components of the medication, as well as with liver or kidney dysfunction.
Side effects Cyborate ophthane
After local use, local allergy symptoms may occur - itching, eye pain, redness, swelling of the eyelids and irritation.
Frequent or prolonged use of the drug may lead to the appearance of signs of general resorptive effects - headaches or muscle pain, diarrhea, nausea, dehydration, vomiting and epidermal rashes; liver/renal dysfunction may be observed, especially in children.
Overdose
Too frequent use of the drug (more than 3 times a day during the course of treatment) can cause an overdose, in which signs of chronic poisoning are observed.
It is necessary to discontinue the medication and perform symptomatic measures.
Storage conditions
Cyborate-oftan should be stored in a place inaccessible to children. Temperature indicators - not higher than 25°C.
Shelf life
Cyborate-oftan can be used for a 2-year period from the date of manufacture of the medicinal product.
Analogues
An analogue of the drug is the drug Cidelon.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Cyborate ophthane" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.