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Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml, Pack of 1 Eye/Ear Drops
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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml is a combination medicine used to treat eye and ear infections caused by bacteria. It helps by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection causing bacteria. This medicine is not effective for treating viral infections. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye discomfort, irritation, eye pain, and stinging sensation
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Composition :

CIPROFLOXACIN-0.3%W/V + DEXAMETHASONE-0.1%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

EYE/EAR

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml

Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml is a combination of antibiotic and steroid medication used to treat bacterial eye and ear infections. An ear infection occurs when bacteria invade the middle or outer ear, causing pain and inflammation. Bacterial eye infection occurs when pathogenic bacteria enter any eye portion, including the eyeball, conjunctiva, and cornea.

Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml contains ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin has bactericidal activity and works by suppressing the enzyme DNA gyrase, which is essential for bacterial DNA synthesis. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation. As a result, Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml treats bacterial eye/ear infections.

You are advised to use Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as discomfort, irritation, stinging sensation, and dysgeusia (taste disorder). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not use Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Talk to your doctor if the irritation persists despite using Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml for a week or if it worsens. Consult your doctor before using Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye/ear or surrounding areas as it may contaminate the contents. Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.

Uses of Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml

Treatment of Bacterial eye/ear infections

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Directions for Use

• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and duration of treatment. • For eye use: Wash your hands, tilt your head back, pull down your lower eyelid, and instil the prescribed number of drops into the eye.• For ear use: Lie on your side or tilt your head so the ear faces up, pull the ear upward and outward, and instil the prescribed number of drops into the ear.• To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the container.

Medicinal Benefits

Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml contains ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing their growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and infection-related symptoms such as redness and discomfort. It acts by inhibiting the chemicals that cause inflammation, such as prostaglandins. As a result, Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml aids in treating eye/ear infections.

How Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml Works

Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml contains ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin has bactericidal activity and works by suppressing the enzyme DNA gyrase, which is essential for bacterial DNA synthesis. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation. As a result, Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml treats bacterial eye/ear infections.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml

Use Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml as prescribed. Overdose may cause rash. hives. swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Seek immediate medical help if you experience any of these symptoms.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Before using Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure), eye damage, eye surgery, hearing problems (cytotoxicity), a perforated eardrum, chronic otitis media, or viral ear infections (herpes simplex otitis externa and herpes zoster otitis external). Notify the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Ear infection:

  • Consult an ENT on a regular basis to ensure early detection of any ear problems.
  • Avoid consuming foods that you are allergic to as it can cause the body to produce excess mucus, resulting in ear inflammation.
  • Avoid getting shampoo, soap, or water into your ears as this can cause itching.
  • Poking or scratching the ear can cause damage to the ear canal, resulting in inflammation. 
  • Using cotton swabs, bobby pins, or other objects to remove earwax may push wax deeper into the ear, causing ear damage.
  • Never put cold water in your ear, and avoid spraying liquids into your ear with force.

Eye infection:

  • Get at least six to eight hours of sleep each night to renew your eyes.
  • Wash your eyes with clean water. If you have had eye surgery, wait at least two weeks before washing your eyes.
  • Take care of your health, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and rest well.
  • Hydrate well-drink lots of water.
  • Wash your hands regularly, and avoid touching your eyes with dirty hands.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS AND STEROID

Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml Substitute

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Alcohol

Caution

No interaction was found. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are planning to become pregnant or are already pregnant, please consult your doctor before using Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are a nursing mother, please notify your doctor before beginning Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml.

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Driving

Caution

Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml may cause blurred vision temporarily after using the drops in the eye. Before driving or operating any machinery, wait until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Caution

Limited information is available about the usage of Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml in patients with liver disease. Please consult your physician.

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Kidney

Caution

Limited information is available about the usage of Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your physician.

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Children

Caution

Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml should be used in children above one year only if prescribed by the doctor.

FAQs

Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml is a combination of antibiotic and steroid medication used to treat bacterial eye and ear infections. An ear infection occurs when bacteria invade the middle or outer ear, causing pain and inflammation.

Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml contains ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin kills the bacteria by inhibiting their growth. Dexamethasone works by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation. Thereby, Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml helps treat ear/eye infections.

Please do not stop using Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml until the course advised by the doctor has been completed. If you discontinue Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml suddenly, your symptoms may reappear.

Wearing contact lenses during treatment is not recommended unless advised by the doctor. Remove contact lens before instilling the drops into the eye and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.

You are not recommended to use Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml for more than the prescribed duration. Talk to your doctor if the irritation persists despite using Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml for a week or if it worsens.

Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml starts working within a few hours of use. However, it may take a few days to show its complete effectiveness.

Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml is a combination of an antibiotic and a steroid used to treat bacterial infections in the eyes and ears. It helps to kill the bacteria that cause infection and reduces swelling, redness, and pain.

Consult the doctor before using Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The doctor will prescribe the medication only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

If you miss a dose of Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and use the scheduled dose. Do not double the dose.

The side effects of Castor-D Eye/Ear Drops 10 ml include stinging sensation, dysgeusia (taste disorder), irritation, local burning sensation and discomfort. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Leeford Healthcare Limited , Leo House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dugri-Dhandra Road, Near Joseph School , Ludhiana-141116
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Author Details

Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Veda MaddalaDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 9:24 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://ciplamed.com/content/ciplox-d-eyeear-drops
  2. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone-otic,ciprodex.html

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