Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic

Generic name: ciprofloxacin ophthalmic [ SIP-roe-FLOX-a-sin-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand name: Ciloxan
Dosage forms: ophthalmic ointment (0.3%); ophthalmic solution (0.3%)
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on May 2, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is ciprofloxacin ophthalmic?

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic (for use in the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.

Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic is also used to treat an ulcer in the cornea of the eye.

Ciprofloxacin will not treat a viral or fungal infection of the eye. ciprofloxacin ophthalmic is for use in treating only bacterial infections.

Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use ciprofloxacin ophthalmic if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones (gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin, and others).

Do not use this medicine to treat a viral or fungal infection in the eye. Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic is for use in treating only bacterial infections of the eye.

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