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CILOXAN Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What is CILOXAN?
CILOXAN is the brand name for ciprofloxacin and is available as an ophthalmic ointment and solution.
What dosages is CILOXAN available in?
CILOXAN is available as a 0.3% ophthalmic ointment and solution.
What is CILOXAN used for?
CILOXAN is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) and corneal ulcer (keratitis).
How does CILOXAN work?
CILOXAN is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It kills bacteria by blocking chemicals they need to reproduce and repair themselves.
How do I take CILOXAN?
CILOXAN is typically used in the affected eye(s) for up to 7 days.
Is it safe for me to take CILOXAN?
CILOXAN is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have history of hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or any other component of the medication is a contraindication to its use. A history of hypersensitivity to other quinolones may also contraindicate the use of ciprofloxacin.
CILOXAN Common Side Effects
Common side effects of CILOXAN include:
- White substances on corneal ulcer
- Crusty eyelids
- Feeling like there’s something in your eye
- Itchy eyes
- Red eyelids
- A bad taste right after using
- Eye burning or discomfort
- Dry eye
- Blurry vision
- Tearing
- Swollen eyelids
- Sensitivity to the sun or bright lights
CILOXAN Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with CILOXAN. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following. Allergic reactions
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on CILOXAN
- Specific drug interaction studies have not been conducted with ophthalmic ciprofloxacin. However, the systemic administration of some quinolones has been shown to elevate
- plasma concentrations of theophylline, interfere with the metabolism of caffeine, enhance the effects of the oral anticoagulant, warfarin, and its derivatives, and has been associated with transient elevations in serum creatinine in patients receiving cyclosporine concomitantly
Who makes CILOXAN?
Alcon Laboratories
Is CILOXAN safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if CILOXAN will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while receiving CILOXAN, talk to your healthcare provider.
What to do if you missed your CILOXAN dose
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The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.
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