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Ciloxan Ointment
(Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Ointment)
WHY is this medication prescribed?
This medication is used to treat eye infections and
is also used in the treatment of
corneal (eye)
ulcers.
HOW should this medicine be used?
Ciprofloxacin comes in two forms: eyedrops and eye
ointment. Follow the directions on your prescription
label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist
to explain any part you do not understand. Use
ciprofloxacin exactly as directed. Do not use more
or less of it or use it more often than prescribed
by your doctor.
What SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS should I follow?
Before using ciprofloxacin ophthalmic ointment:
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Tell your doctor
and pharmacist if you are allergic to
ciprofloxacin or any other drugs.
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Tell your doctor and
pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, including vitamins.
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Tell your doctor if
you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using
ciprofloxacin ophthalmic , call your doctor
immediately.
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Tell your doctor if you
wear soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after
using the medicine to put in soft contact lenses.
What should I do if I FORGET A DOSE?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However,
if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
and continue your regular dosing schedule.
Do not instill a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What SIDE EFFECTS can this medication cause?
Although side effects from ciprofloxacin ophthalmic ointment
are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of
these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Eye discomfort, blurred
vision, decreased
visual acuity or perception, dry eye
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Swelling of the eye
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Eye pain
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Feeling of a foreign body in eye
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Eye tearing, itching or
irritation of the eye
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Sensitivity to light
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Nausea
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Bad taste following instillation
If you experience difficulty breathing,
hives on the skin or vision changes, call your doctor immediately:
What STORAGE CONDITIONS are needed for this medication?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of
reach of children.
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in
the bathroom). Do not freeze.
Protect it from light. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no
longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your
medication.
What OTHER INFORMATION should I know?
Make sure that your doctor is aware of any and all medications that you are
taking.
Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if
you have questions about your medication. |
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