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When Should Ciprofloxacin And Durezol Be Taken Before Cataract Surgery?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Jun 2016
Question: I have been prescribed three different eye drops for catatact surgery. I know I'm supposed to start Diclofenac 3 days before surgery. For Ciprofloxacin and Durezol the instructions are not clear WHEN I should use these. Can you help?
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Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Cataract surgery pre medication

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
As you follow that Diclofenac is to be used thrice a day 3 days before surgery.
Ciprofoxacine again 4times a day 3 dsys prior to surgefy.
Durezol 3 times a day 3 dsys prior to surgery.
Please do get back to me in case of any further clarification in this regard.
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When Should Ciprofloxacin And Durezol Be Taken Before Cataract Surgery?

Brief Answer: Cataract surgery pre medication Detailed Answer: My dear, Thanks for sending your query to us. As you follow that Diclofenac is to be used thrice a day 3 days before surgery. Ciprofoxacine again 4times a day 3 dsys prior to surgefy. Durezol 3 times a day 3 dsys prior to surgery. Please do get back to me in case of any further clarification in this regard.