Ciloxan
Indicated to target bacterial ocular infections through potent antimicrobial action.
- Categories
- Antibiotics · Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Ciprofloxacin
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Eye drops, solution
- Strengths
- 0.3%
Ciloxan details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis · Gastrointestinal Infection
- Alternative names
- Cipro; Ciproxin; Ciplox
- Therapeutic class
- Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Fluoroquinolone
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones
- Minor side effects
- discomfort; foreign body sensation
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctival hyperaemia; lid oedema
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 2–3 days
- Duration
- 7 days
- Storage instructions
- Store in original bottle.
- Age restrictions
- Not for use in neonates.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Consult a physician. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Precautions and warnings
remove contact lenses during treatment; avoid touching dropper tip to eye or surface; discontinue if rash occurs
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; corneal ulceration, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to target bacterial ocular infections through potent antimicrobial action.
Mechanism of action
Ciprofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and bacterial cell division.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Ciloxan
Ciloxan is an antibiotic formulation containing ciprofloxacin, used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis and gastrointestinal infection. The same active ingredient is also sold as Cipro, Ciproxin and Ciplox. Novartis manufactures this specific 0.3% bottle to assist in managing various bacterial conditions.
Ciloxan availability in Asia
Ciloxan is registered across 14 markets, including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. Generic ciprofloxacin, much of it made in India, provides a more affordable option than the original brand for people living across the region. This product is best used under a doctor’s care for the proper management of bacterial conditions.