Ciprofloxacin eye drops: how to take it safely
Ciloxan
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats bacterial eye infections such as conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Wash your hands. Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid and put one drop in the pocket it makes.
- Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes and press the inner corner of the eye. This keeps the drop in the eye.
- Do not let the tip touch your eye or fingers.
- If you use more than one eye drop, wait 5 minutes between them.
When to take it
Use one drop every 2 to 6 hours, as prescribed.
Take it with
Not applicable.
What to avoid
- Wearing soft contact lenses unless the label says it is safe. Take lenses out first and wait 15 minutes.
- Touching the dropper tip to anything.
- Using the bottle for more than 4 weeks after opening.
- Sharing the bottle.
- Stopping early.
- Wearing contact lenses during treatment.
Possible side effects
Stinging, mild eye irritation, a white crust on the eyelid, a bad taste.
Get help if
Pain, increasing redness, pus, swelling, rash or no improvement after 2 to 3 days: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.