Ciloxan Side Effects

Generic name: ciprofloxacin ophthalmic

Note: This document contains side effect information about ciprofloxacin ophthalmic. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Ciloxan.

Some side effects of Ciloxan may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to ciprofloxacin ophthalmic: ophthalmic ointment, ophthalmic solution

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking ciprofloxacin ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Ciloxan) hives; difficulty breathing; slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• severe swelling, itching, burning, redness, or discomfort in or around your eye;

• eye pain, vision changes, increased sensitivity of your eyes to light;

• signs of new infection, such as drainage, crusting, or oozing of your eyes or eyelids;

• the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild.

Less serious side effects of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic may include:

• mild itching, burning, redness, or irritation;

• blurred vision, dry or watery eyes;

• puffy eyelids;

• feeling like something is in your eye;

• a white-colored buildup in your eye (if you are being treated for corneal ulcer); or

• nausea, unpleasant taste in your mouth after using the drops.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to ciprofloxacin ophthalmic: ophthalmic ointment, ophthalmic solution

Ocular

Ocular side effects have most frequently included local burning or discomfort. In addition, white crystalline precipitates formed in the corneal defect of 17% of patients using ciprofloxacin ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Ciloxan) solution and 13% of patients using ciprofloxacin ophthalmic ointment for corneal ulcers. Lid margin crusting, crystal or scale formation in the eye, foreign body sensation, itching, corneal hyperemia, and a bad taste following instillation of the medication has occurred in less than 10% of patients. Less than 1% of patients reported corneal staining, keratopathy, keratitis, allergic reactions, lid edema, tearing, photophobia, corneal infiltrates, decreased vision, blurred vision, dry eye, epitheliopathy, eye pain or eye irritation.

Older patients (>50 years) have a greater risk of developing a corneal precipitate, possibly due to dryer eyes or alkaline eye surfaces. The precipitate does not appear to affect ciprofloxacin's antimicrobial efficacy but may prolong epithelial healing in patients with keratitis.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity has been reported in less than 1% of patients.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included dermatitis (<1%).

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea (<1%).

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included a case of acute psychosis (visual and auditory hallucinations, irrational speech, and behavioral disturbances) following ocular administration. The symptoms resolved upon discontinuation.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included dizziness and lightheadedness following ocular administration.

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