Ciloxan Oint 3%

Uses of Ciloxan Oint 3%

Ciloxan Oint 3% is used to treat eye infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Precautions and Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

ou should not use Ciloxan if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones (gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin, and others).

Do not use this medicine to treat a viral or fungal infection in the eye. Ciloxan is for use in treating only bacterial infections of the eye.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether ciprofloxacin ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Ciprofloxacin eye drops (solution) are not approved for use by anyone younger than 1 year old. Ciprofloxacin ointment is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old.

Dosage

For Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Apply a small ribbon (approximately 1.25 cm or 1/2 inch) of ointment into the conjunctival sac(s) of the affected eye(s) three times a day for the first two days. Reduce the frequency to twice a day for the next five days, or as directed by a healthcare provider.

For Corneal Ulcers: Follow specific instructions from your healthcare provider, as this is a more severe condition and may require closer monitoring and a tailored dosage.

Side Effects

Common Side Effects:

• Eye burning
• White crystals or crusting on eyelids (eye drop)
• Eye redness or itching
• Blurry vision (eye ointment)
• Bad taste after you apply ciprofloxacin ophthalmic (eye drop)
• Feeling like something is in your eye (eye drop)

Serious Side Effects:

• staining of the eye
• swelling in or around the eye
• eye pain
• worsening vision