Ciloxan - Ciprofloxacin - Ophthalmic Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Ciloxan.
• Ciloxan
• sip-row-FLOX-uh-sin, off-THAL-mick

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.

Read Before Using Ciloxan (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Overdose

• A topical overdose of this product may be flushed from the eye(s) with warm tap water.

Ciloxan Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor.
• A different medication may be necessary in those cases.
• Do not share this medication with others.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• Blurred vision, eye dryness, watery eyes, bad taste in mouth, eye irritation/stinging, feeling as if something is in the eye may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Usage Instructions

• For best results, use exactly as directed for the full time prescribed.
• Stopping this medication too soon may result in a relapse of the infection.
• To apply eye drops, wash hands first.
• To avoid contamination, do not let the dropper tip touch any surface.
• Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
• Place the dropper directly over eye and instill the prescribed number of drops.
• Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.
• This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye.
• Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.
• Do not rinse the dropper.
• If you are using other kinds of eye drops, wait at least five minutes before applying the other medications.
• Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine.
• Sterilize contact lenses according to manufacturer's directions and check with your doctor before using them.
• Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve in 7 days.

Ciloxan Storage Instructions

• Store this medicine in the refrigerator or at room temperature between 36 and 77 degrees F (between 2 and 25 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not freeze.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Discard the solution if it changes color, cloudy, or contains particles.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.