Drug details

Ciloxan Ophthalmic Solution (ciprofloxacin hcl ophthalmic solution)

type of Quinolones, Ophthalmic

Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin HCL) ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. Ciloxan is also used to treat an ulcer in the cornea of the eye. Ciloxan is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• crusting or drainage from the eye
• eye swelling,
• severe discomfort of the eye, and
• severe burning, stinging, or irritation after using the medicine,
• redness of the eye,

The following drugs are related to Ciloxan Ophthalmic Solution, either as a replacement or used together:

• Cipro I.V. (ciprofloxacin iv)
• Cipro XR (ciprofloxacin extended-release)
• Proquin XR (ciprofloxacin hcl)