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Ciloxan is an antibiotic eye drop treatment for bacterial eye infections.
- It works by destroying the bacteria that cause an infection.
- The drops contains ciprofloxacin, a type of fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
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What are Ciloxan Eye Drops?
Ciloxan is a type of antibiotic eye drop containing the active ingredient ciprofloxacin. They belong to a group of treatments called ‘fluoroquinolone’ antibiotics. You’ll typically use one or two drops four times a day to kill off the bacteria that cause eye infections.
Ciloxan can be used to treat a range of bacterial eye infections, like conjunctivitis (also known as pink eye) or an infected corneal ulcer.
How do Ciloxan Eye Drops work?
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like Ciloxan target and inhibit two enzymes in the bacteria that cause the infection: bacterial topoisomerase IV and topoisomerase II.[1]
These are necessary for the bacteria to split into daughter cells during cell division, and disrupting them stops the infection spreading, kills off the bacteria, and clears the infection up.[2]
What doses of Ciloxan Eye Drops are there?
For bacterial eye infections, you’ll take a dose of Ciloxan that contains 0.3% weight per volume of the active ingredient ciprofloxacin. This works out as about 3 mg per ml of solution. You’ll usually take one or two drops, four times a day to treat bacterial eye infections.
You can also get Ciloxan as an ointment, with each gram containing around 3 mg of ciprofloxacin.
Treated trusted sources:
- Watanabe, R., et al. (2010). Fluoroquinolone antibacterial eye drops: effects on normal human corneal epithelium, stroma, and endothelium. Clinical Opthalmology. vol. 4. pp. 1181-1187.
- Bennett, J.E., (2020). Molecular Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, in Bennet, J.E., et al Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett’s Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. London: Elsevier
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How to use Ciloxan Eye Drops
How you use Ciloxan eye drops will depend on what you’re taking them for. If you’re using Ciloxan for corneal ulcers:
- On day one, take two drops every 15 minutes for the first six hours, then two drops every 30 minutes after that;
- On day two, take two drops every hour;
- From day three to day 14, take two drops every four hours;
- You should keep using your eye drops during the night time. Your doctor will let you know if you need to continue treatment after 14 days.
For other eye infections, like bacterial conjunctivitis:
- Use one or two drops, four times a day;
- If the infection is severe, your dose for the first two days may be increased to one or two drops every two hours, as long as you’re awake.
If you want to know how to use Ciloxan eye drops, follow these simple steps:
- Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before you start;
- Remove the bottle cap;
- Hold the bottle so it’s pointing down, between your thumb and fingers;
- Tilt your head back and look directly upwards;
- Carefully pull down your lower eyelid with your finger to make a ‘pocket’ between your eyelid and eye – this is where the drop will go;
- Bring the tip of the bottle close to your eye – you can use a mirror if it helps. Make sure you don’t touch your eye or any surrounding areas with the dropper, as it could infect the drops;
- Gently press the base of the bottle to release a drop, one at a time. Don’t squeeze the bottle, you only need to press gently on the bottom;
- If necessary, repeat this in your other eye;
- If you don’t get a drop in your eye, try again. Once you’re done, replace the bottle cap firmly straight after you finish;
- Make sure to use Ciloxan for as long as your doctor advises, even if your symptoms clear up. Don’t use Ciloxan for more than 21 days, unless your clinician tells you to.
How long does it take Ciloxan Eye Drops to work?
How long you’ll use Ciloxan for depends on the infection you’re using it to treat. For most bacterial eye infections, you’ll usually take Ciloxan for a week or two. It’ll get to work as soon as you take your first dose, and you should notice your symptoms improve in just a couple of days. Some people may find their symptoms clear up completely after as little as three days, but it’s important to keep using Ciloxan for as long as your clinician has instructed you to.
What should I do if I make a mistake using Ciloxan Eye Drops?
You should only use Ciloxan eye drops as you’re instructed to by your clinician. If you forget to take a dose of Ciloxan, it’s not an issue – just take your next dose when it’s due. Don’t take a double dose to make up for having missed one.
If you use more Ciloxan than you should, it’s unlikely to cause any adverse effects. Simply wash the excess out of your eye with lukewarm water. Likewise, accidentally swallowing some of this medicine shouldn’t cause any serious issues, but you should contact your doctor if you ingest any, just in case[1]
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Treated trusted sources:
- EMC, (2021). Package Leaflet – Information for the user. CILOXAN 0.3% w/v eye drops, solution. Ciprofloxacin (as hydrochloride).
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When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
FAQ: Ciloxan Eye Drops
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Can you get side effects using Ciloxan Eye Drops?
- White deposits on the surface of your eye;
- Stinging, burning, or a gritty feeling of irritation in the eye;
- Redness in the eye.
- Damage to the eye;
- Light sensitivity;
- Blurred vision;
- Swelling or pain in the eye;
- Dry or itchy eyes;
- Discharge or crusting around the eye.
Can you get Ciloxan Eye Drops over the counter?
Treated trusted sources:
- EMC, (2021). Package Leaflet: Information for the patient. Azyter 15 mg/g, eye drops, solution in a single-dose container: Azithromycin dihydrate.
- Power, W.J., et al. (1993). Evaluation of efficacy and safety of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution versus chloramphenicol. European Journal of Ophthalmology. vol. 3, no. 2. pp. 77-82.
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