Ciloxan
indicated to target bacterial ocular infections through potent antimicrobial action.
Strengths: 0.3%
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Cipro; Ciproxin
- Therapeutic class
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Fluoroquinolone
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones
- Minor side effects
discomfort; foreign body sensation
- Moderate side effects
conjunctival hyperaemia; lid oedema
- Dosage forms
Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
Ocular use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Novartis
- Onset Time
2–3 days
- Duration
7 days
- Storage instructions
Store in original bottle.
- Age restrictions
Not for use in neonates.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult a physician. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Precautions and warnings
remove contact lenses during treatment; avoid touching dropper tip to eye or surface; discontinue if rash occurs
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; corneal ulceration — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to target bacterial ocular infections through potent antimicrobial action.
Mechanism of action
Ciprofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and bacterial cell division.
Ciloxan
indicated to target bacterial ocular infections through potent antimicrobial action.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Ciprofloxacin
- Listed indication(s): Bacterial Conjunctivitis