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Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution

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Uses of Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution

Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic (eye) is commonly used for certain eye infections in people with either conjunctivitis or a corneal ulcer. Conjunctivitis is a condition where part of your eye is inflamed sometimes from bacteria. A corneal ulcer is a wound on part of your eye (cornea) that can be caused by bacteria.

Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic may not be appropriate for some of the infections listed above, depending on which germs are causing the infection. Bacteria in some locations may have developed resistance to ciprofloxacin ophthalmic, which will make it less effective.

Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.

Precautions and Warnings

Do not use ciprofloxacin ophthalmic unless it has been prescribed to you by a healthcare provider. Use it as prescribed.

Do not share ciprofloxacin ophthalmic with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them.

Keep ciprofloxacin ophthalmic out of the reach of children.

Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not use ciprofloxacin ophthalmic.

  • Ciloxan
  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Any other medicine known as a fluoroquinolone antibiotic or quinolone antibiotic
  • Any of the ingredients in the specific product dispensed

Your pharmacist can tell you all of the ingredients in the specific ciprofloxacin ophthalmic products they stock.

What should I know about ciprofloxacin ophthalmic before using it?

Do not use ciprofloxacin ophthalmic unless it has been prescribed to you by a healthcare provider. Use it as prescribed.

Do not share ciprofloxacin ophthalmic with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them.

Keep ciprofloxacin ophthalmic out of the reach of children.

Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic should only be applied to the surface of the eye. Do not touch the tip of the medicine to your eye or any other surface including your finger. Do not inject ciprofloxacin ophthalmic into the eye.

Do not wear contact lenses during your treatment with ciprofloxacin ophthalmic.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before using ciprofloxacin ophthalmic?

Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if ciprofloxacin ophthalmic is right for you.

In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following.

Pregnancy. It is not known if or how ciprofloxacin ophthalmic could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should use ciprofloxacin ophthalmic while you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.

Breastfeeding. It is not known if ciprofloxacin ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should use ciprofloxacin ophthalmic while breastfeeding.

Dosage

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is not for long-term use.

For bacterial conjunctivitis:

  • Adults and children—Put 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye every 2 hours, while awake, for 2 days. Then, put 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye every 4 hours, while awake, for the next 5 days.

For corneal ulcers:

Adults and children:

  • Day 1: Put 2 drops in the affected eye every 15 minutes for the first 6 hours, and then 2 drops in the affected eye every 30 minutes for the rest of the day, while awake.
  • Day 2: Put 2 drops in the affected eye every hour, while awake.
  • Days 3 through 14: Put 2 drops in the affected eye every 4 hours, while awake.

Side Effects

Common Side Effects:

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

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