Ciloxan Side Effects

Serious Side Effects of Ciloxan

Ciloxan may cause rare, serious adverse reactions. Call your doctor immediately if you develop any of these symptoms:

serious allergic reaction: itchy or red skin, hives, chest pain or tension, swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue throat, eyelids or face, trouble breathing or changes in vision

Common Side Effects of Ciloxan

blurry vision
sensitivity to light
redness of the eyes
irritation or burning
dryness of the eyes
crustiness of the eyelids
discoloration of the cornea
feeling like something is in your eye
nauseousness
watering of the eyes

Warnings & Recalls for Ciloxan

General Warnings

Ciloxan should not be used by anyone who is allergic to the ingredients in the product. Ciloxan should only be used by those who have been prescribed this drug.Take caution when driving or operating machinery, Ciloxan may cause changes in vision that could make it unsafe to perform these functions.Use Ciloxan only for treating the illness your doctor prescribed it for. Do not use Ciloxan after treatment, even if there is ointment leftover. Using Ciloxan for long periods of time or repeatedly can lead to a second infection of the eyes. Be sure to ask your doctor about safely treating infections.

Ciloxan and Pregnancy

Ciloxan is an FDA pregnancy Category C drug. Studies have not been completed to reveal whether Ciloxan may harm the fetus or not when used by a pregnant woman. It is unknown if Ciloxan can be excreted through breast-milk and harm a nursing baby. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant or are breastfeeding, ask your doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment with Ciloxan before use.

Ciloxan Interactions

Ciloxan is not known to interact with other medicines since it is for topical use and very little is absorbed into the blood. However, patients should avoid using other eye drop medications while using Ciloxan.

Ciloxan Treatment and Use

Ciloxan | Ciprofloxacin is a synthetic quinolone antibiotic marketed by United Pharmacies for treating bacterial eye infections. Ciloxan may be prescribed to treat:

pink eye (conjunctivitis)
corneal ulcers caused by bacterial infections

Children under the age of two should not receive Ciloxan ointment and patients below the age of one should not be given Ciloxan solution (eye drops).

How Does Ciloxan Work?

DNA gyrase, a bacterial enzyme, is necessary for bacteria to reproduce and grow. Ciloxan works by blocking DNA gyrase. Through this interference, the spreading of the bacteria is stopped and further infection is prevented.

How to Use Ciloxan

Before using Ciloxan, wash your hands thoroughly. Do not wear contacts while you are being treated with Ciloxan. Ciloxan comes in ointment or solution form to be applied in the eye. Do not use more Ciloxan than prescribed by your doctor.

For applying Ciloxan ointment in the eye, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye with your index finger. Apply a small strip of Ciloxan ointment into the pocket between the eyes and the eyelid. Relax and shut your eyes for 1 or 2 full minutes. Ointment is usually prescribed to be applied three times each day for two days.
To apply Ciloxan solution, tilt your head back while pulling the lower eyelid down. Gently squeeze one drop into the eye and release the eyelid. Close your eyes and lower your head as if you were looking at the ground. Typically, the solution should be used between a maximum of once per 15 minutes or once every 4 hours for one to two weeks.

Avoid contact of the tips of the ointment bottle or solution bottle with the eyes. Wipe excess Ciloxan from the eyes using a tissue. Replace cap on Ciloxan immediately and wash hands. Complete full treatment of Ciloxan to prevent return of the infection.

Ciloxan should be applied to the eyes only. Ciloxan should not be injected into the eye.

Other Names for Ciloxan

Brand name:

Ciloxan

Cipro

Proquin

Generic name:

Ciprofloxacin