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Ciloxan Ophthalmic Ointment

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Ciloxan Ophthalmic Ointment Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

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Ciloxan Ophthalmic Ointment Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

CILOXAN Ophthalmic Ointment is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the microorganisms listed below:

Gram-Positive:

Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Streptococcus Viridans
Group

Gram-Negative:

Haemophilus influenzae

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What is Patient information?

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Ciloxan Ophthalmic Ointment Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • severe swelling, itching, burning, redness, or discomfort in or around your eye;
  • eye pain, vision changes, increased sensitivity of your eyes to light;
  • signs of new infection, such as drainage, crusting, or oozing of your eyes or eyelids;
  • the first sign of any skin ras...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Ciloxan Ophthalmic Ointment Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

HOW TO USE: Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine. Sterilize contact lenses according to manufacturer's directions and check with your doctor before using them.

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What is Ciloxan Ophthalmic Ointment Consumer Information?

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Ciloxan Ophthalmic Ointment - User Reviews

Ciloxan Ophthalmic Ointment User Reviews

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