Ciprofloxacin (Ophthalmic Route)

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Ciprofloxacin (Ophthalmic Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Ciloxan

Description

Ophthalmic ciprofloxacin is used in the eye to treat bacterial infections of the eye (ophthalmic ointment and solution) and corneal ulcers of the eye (ophthalmic solution). Ophthalmic ciprofloxacin works by killing bacteria.

Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic preparation is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution
  • Ointment
Before Using

DR601909

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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