Safely Buy Ciloxan Eye Ointment ( Ciprofloxacin ) from Canada Prescriptions Plus.

Indications

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.

Use and Dosage

Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine. Sterilize contact lenses according to the manufacturer’s directions and check with your doctor before using them.

Apply eye ointment to the affected eye(s) as follows: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the tube tip or let it touch your eye. Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down your lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place a 1/2-inch (1.5 centimetres) strip of ointment into the pouch by squeezing the tube gently. Look downward and gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Roll your eyeball in all directions to spread the medication. Try not to blink and do not rub your eye. Repeat these steps for your other eye if so directed. Apply as often as directed by your doctor.

Wipe the tip of the ointment tube with a clean tissue to remove excess medication before recapping it.

If you are using another kind of eye medication (such as drops or other ointments), wait at least 5 minutes before applying other medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Continue to use this medication for the full-time prescribed, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.

Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin (hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).

Ciprofloxacin can cause serious side effects, including tendon problems, damage to your nerves (which may be permanent), serious mood or behaviour changes (after just one dose), or low blood sugar (which can lead to coma).

Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• Low blood sugar – headache, hunger, irritability, dizziness, nausea, fast heart rate, or feeling shaky
• Nerve damage symptoms – numbness, tingling, burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
• Serious mood or behavior changes – nervousness, confusion, agitation, paranoia, hallucinations, memory problems, trouble concentrating, thoughts of suicide
• Signs of tendon rupture – sudden pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, stiffness, movement problems, or a snapping or popping sound in any of your joints (rest the joint until you receive medical care or instructions)

In rare cases, ciprofloxacin may cause damage to your aorta, the main blood artery of the body. This could lead to dangerous bleeding or death. Get emergency medical help if you have severe and constant pain in your chest, stomach, or back.

Also, stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• Severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody
• Fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness (like you might pass out)
• Any skin rash, no matter how mild
• Muscle weakness, breathing problems
• Little or no urination
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• Increased pressure inside the skull – severe headaches, ringing in your ears, dizziness, nausea, vision problems, pain behind your eyes

Common ciprofloxacin side effects may include:

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
• Headache
• Abnormal liver function tests

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. 

Cautions

• Before using ciprofloxacin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other quinolones (such as levofloxacin, moxifloxacin); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially for: other eye problems.
• After you apply this drug, your vision may become temporarily blurred or unstable. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you can do it safely.
• During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
• It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Forms and Strengths

Ciloxan Eye Ointment is available in the following forms and strengths:

• Ciloxan Eye Ointment Ophthalmic Eye Ointment:
  • 0.3 %

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

If you take regular tablets or oral suspension: Take the medicine as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if your next dose is due in less than 6 hours.

If you take extended-release tablets: Take the medicine as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if your next dose is due in less than 8 hours.

Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

What to avoid?

Do not take ciprofloxacin with dairy products such as milk or yogurt, or with calcium-fortified juice. You may eat or drink these products with your meals but do not use them alone when taking this medicine.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor before using anti-diarrhea medicine.

Ciprofloxacin could make you sunburn more easily. Avoid sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors. Tell your doctor if you have severe burning, redness, itching, rash, or swelling after being in the sun.

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how ciprofloxacin will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Resources:

1. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-8423-3235/ciloxan-ophthalmic-eye/ciprofloxacin-ointment-ophthalmic/details
2. https://www.news-medical.net/drugs/Ciloxan-Eye-Drops.aspx
3. https://www.drugs.com/ciprofloxacin.html#side-effects