Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin)

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What is Ciloxan?

Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) is the antibacterial preparation for local application, commonly used in ophthalmology practice and ENT practice. It refers to the category of fluoroquinolone.

In what kind of disease treatment, Ciloxan is helpful?

  • Acute and subacute conjunctivitis
  • Blepharitis
  • Blepharoconjunctivitis
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconjunctivitis
  • Bacterial corneal ulcer
  • Chronic dacryocystitis
  • Barley eye
  • Infections of the eyes after the injury or the ingress of foreign bodies
  • Preoperative and postoperative prophylaxis of infectious complications in ophthalmic surgery

In otorhinolaryngology

  • Otitis externa
  • Treatment of postoperative infectious complications

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Ciloxan?

  • Viral keratitis
  • Kids under 1 year old
  • Personal intolerance to the ingredients of the preparation

How should I take Ciloxan?

How to use eye drops:

  1. Be sure to wash your hands with soap and water. During the instillation it is important not to touch the bottle tip to the eyelids, eyelashes and foreign objects.
  2. It is best to lie down on your back and look up.
  3. Do not lift the bottle very high. Hold it at a distance of 3 cm the eye.
  4. Lower eyelid should be carefully pulled down with the fingers.
  5. Roll the eyes up, so the drop from the bottle would fall into the space between the eyeball and the lower eyelid.
  6. While instilling the droplets into your eyes make sure that the bottle isn’t touching the eye surface.
  7. After that you need to close your eyes and press your index finger to the area of the inner corner of the eye for a few minutes. It is desirable to be in a state of rest: it will significantly reduce the risk of adverse events.
  8. Do not squeeze the eyelids after the instillation (otherwise the medicine could "squeeze-out") calmly close your eyes for 2 - 3 minutes.
  9. If the ophthalmologist has appointed treatment of both eyes repeat the procedure.
  10. For a few minutes gently massage the inner corner of the eye to enhance the effects of the drug.

Suppose you need to apply two or more different types of droplets, the interval between their installations should be at least 10 minutes. This is due to the fact that if you use the second medication half a minute after the first one its effect would be reduced by almost a half. If you dripped a lot of droplets, blot them with a tissue or a cotton ball from the outside corner to the inner. If you need to use the ointment for the eyes is best to use it in the last turn.

How to drip drops in the ears:

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
  2. Carefully clean the ear with a damp soft cloth. This is necessary to clean the ear canal of sulfur; otherwise it will close the hearing clearance. You can also use cotton buds. But do not put them too deep, it may damage the eardrum.
  3. Hold a bottle of medicine in a hand for a few minutes to warm it up to the body temperature.
  4. Shake the bottle for 10 seconds.
  5. Check the tip of the dropper to make sure that there are no chips or cracks.
  6. Lean or lie down on the side so that the affected ear is at the top. Pull the ear up and back (for children under 3 years old - back and down) to open the ear canal.
  7. Drip the desired number of drops into the ear. Gently press on the tragus (the part on the ear, in front of the openings of the outer ear canal) so the drops fall into the ear canal.
  8. Hold your head tilted, or stay in position on the side for a few minutes or insert a cotton swab into the ear.
  9. Close the vial with the cap at once.
  10. Wash your hands after instillation.

Ciloxan dosage information

In mild and moderately severe infections: 1-2 /4 hours; with a severe infection — 2 drops every hour. After the improving the dose and frequency of instillation could be reduced.

With bacterial corneal ulcer instill 1 drop every 15 minutes for 6 hours, then — 1 drop every 30 minutes during the waking hours. On the 2nd day instill 1 drop / h during the waking hours.

In otorhinolaryngology: 3-4 drops 2-4 times / day or more frequently depending on necessity. After instillation, the sick must lie on the opposite side of a sick ear for 5-10 min.

Treatment duration must not exceed 5-10 days. In certain cases, treatment could be prolonged if the local flora is sensitive.

Strictly adhere to the regimen of application suggested by your physician. You may also use the information leaflet as a reminder. Or even easier: read this information online and discuss it with the physician, on the same website you would have the opportunity to buy Ciloxan online at cheap price.

What may interact with?

Interactions of Ciloxan drops with other preparations have not been identified. There is evidence that systemic use of certain quinolones leads to an increase in concentrations of theophylline in blood plasma; affects the metabolism of caffeine and enhances the effect of oral anticoagulants (including Warfarin and derivatives thereof). A temporary increase in creatinine level in blood serum has been observed in patients that use cyclosporine on the background of systemic use of ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is incompatible with alkaline solutions.

What should I watch for while taking Ciloxan?

Application of a Ciloxan in nursing mothers and women that are expecting the birth of the baby is possible only when the intended benefits to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus and child.

The solution in the form of eye drops is not suitable for intraocular injection.

When using other ophthalmological means the interval between administrations of must not be less than 5 minutes.

In the period of treatment does not recommend wearing soft contact lenses. When using hard contact lenses, remove them before burying and re-set after 15-20 minutes after instillation formulation.

Ciloxan side effects

Negative effects observed in Ophthalmology

Classes of organ systems

Negative responses

Infections and infestations

Single: Stye, rhinitis

Immune system

Single: hypersensitivity

Central nervous system

Uncommon: headache

Single: vertigo

Ophthalmological violations

Frequently: adjournment on the cornea, discomfort in the eye, redness of the eye

Uncommon: keratopathy, infiltrates the cornea, staining of the cornea, photophobia, decreased visual acuity, swelling of the eyelids, blurred vision, pain in the eye, dryness, swelling, itchiness, foreign body sensation, excessive tearing, discharge from the eye, formation of scales at the edges of the eyelids, peeling of the eyelids, conjunctival edema, eyelid erythema

Single: eye toxicity, point keratitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis, corneal dysfunction, corneal epithelial defect, diplopia, hypoesthesia, asthenopia, irritation, inflammation, conjunctival hyperemia

organs of hearing

Single: earaches

Respiratory system, thoracic and mediastinal violations

Single: hypersecretion of paranasal sinuses

digestive tract

Frequent: nausea

Single: diarrhea, stomach ache

Skin and subcutaneous tissue

Single: dermatitis

Violation of a general nature and conditions associated with a place of introduction

Single: intolerance to the preparation

Laboratory tests

Single: deviation from a norm of laboratory results

When used in ears:

Classes of organ systems

Negative responses

nervous system

Uncommon: tearfulness, headache

organs of hearing

Uncommon: ear pain, stuffy ears, otorrhoea, itching in the ear

Not known: tinnitus

Skin and subcutaneous tissue

Uncommon: dermatitis

Violation of a general nature and conditions associated with a place of introduction

Uncommon: pyrexia

 

Taking into account the characteristics of this preparation intended for external use, any toxic effects not expected when used in ophthalmology / otology at recommended doses, as well as with accidental swallowing the contents of one vial.

You can reduce your chances on manifestation of any negative responses if you get Ciloxan in a safe and reliable place. Talk to your physician about the places of sale of the drops, or purchase Ciloxan online safety and reliability.

Where can I keep Ciloxan?

The drug should be stored out of reach of children, dry, dark place at a temperature no higher than 25 ° C. Shelf life — 3 years.

After opening the vial the drug should be stored no longer than 4 weeks.

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