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Ciloxan Oph Oint Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Ciprofloxacin (as HCl) 0.3%.
Pharmacological Class
Quinolone.
See Also
How Supplied
Soln—5mL; Oint—3.5g
Manufacturer
Ciloxan Oph Oint Indications
Indications
Bacterial conjunctivitis.
Ciloxan Oph Oint Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<2yrs: not established. ≥2yrs: ½ inch into conjunctival sac 3 times daily for 2 days, then twice daily for next 5 days.
Ciloxan Oph Oint Contraindications
Not Applicable
Ciloxan Oph Oint Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ciloxan Oph Oint Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
CNS or convulsive disorders. Discontinue if rash occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Ciloxan Oph Oint Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ciloxan Oph Oint Interactions
Interactions
May increase theophylline levels. May potentiate oral anticoagulants. May increase renal toxicity with cyclosporine.
Ciloxan Oph Oint Adverse Reactions
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.
Ciloxan Oph Oint Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ciloxan Oph Oint Note
Not Applicable
Ciloxan Oph Oint Patient Counseling
See Literature
