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CILOXAN OPH OINT
Ocular infections
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Drug Name:

CILOXAN OPH OINT Rx

Generic Name and Formulations:
Ciprofloxacin (as HCl) 0.3%.

Company:
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

e-Prescribe this drug via Surescripts


Therapeutic Use:

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Indications for CILOXAN OPH OINT:

Bacterial conjunctivitis.

Adults and Children's Dose:

<2yrs: not recommended. ≥2yrs: ½ inch into conjunctival sac 3 times daily for 2 days, then twice daily for 5 days.

See Also:

CILOXAN

Pharmacological Class:

Quinolone.

Warnings/Precautions:

CNS or convulsive disorders. Discontinue if rash occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Interactions:

May increase theophylline levels. May potentiate oral anticoagulants. May increase renal toxicity with cyclosporine.

Adverse Reactions:

Soln: Burning, crystalline precipitates, lid margin crusting, scales, foreign body sensation, pruritus, conjunctival hyperemia, bad taste. Oint: ocular discomfort, blurred vision; may delay corneal healing. Both: superinfection.

How Supplied:

Soln—2.5mL, 5mL, 10mL; Oint—3.5g