Salient Features of Ciloxan Eye Drops

• Ciloxan Eye Drops are anti-bacterial eye drops that work against on a broad spectrum of bacteria. It efficaciously works against bacterial eye infections. This ophthalmic solution holds a place in WHO’s essential list. It is known as a safe drug for eye infections.
• This medicine acts by halting the doubling of bacterial DNA. It inhibits the replication of the bacteria, and therefore, leads to the death of nucleus and bacterial cell death.
• Ciloxan Eye Drops is efficient against bacterial DNA; it does not affect the human cells.

Ciloxan Eye Drops vs. Ciprofloxacin

Ciloxan Eye Drops is a generic version of ciprofloxacin eye solution. Both the medicines work the same as they contain the same active drug. It belongs to the category of fluoroquinolone drugs. They are the same concerning the mechanism, side effects, precautions, warnings, and contraindications. However, the only difference in both medicine is cost. Ciloxan Eye Drops are available at an affordable price than the branded drug ciprofloxacin.

Working of Ciloxan Eye Drops

Ciloxan Eye Drops works against a broad spectrum of bacteria. The potent active drug present in this eye care solution has been categorized under the fluoroquinolone class of drugs. It is active against a broad range of bacterial species that potentially cause eye infections. The Ciloxan Eye Drops efficaciously works by acting on an important enzyme that helps in the replication of the bacterial DNA. The enzyme is called type II topoisomerase (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV. It is essential to separate bacterial DNA; therefore, hindering the mechanism of this enzyme affects bacterial cell division. This medicine does not have any effect on human cells; it only works against bacterial cells.

Usage and Precautions

• Before the application of Ciloxan Eye Drops, thoroughly wash your hands. Avoid touching the dropper tip with your hands or avoid touching it directly to your eye or other surfaces to evade contamination.
• Avoid using contact lenses while you are using Ciloxan Eye Drops. You can sterilize them and then use them; discuss it with your doctor.
• Tilt your head back, look upwards and pull your lower eyelid gently. Hold the dropper directly over your eye, and place one drop in the pouch of your lower eyelid. Close your eyes for a minute or two while looking downwards. Avoid rubbing your eyes. Repeat the same procedure for the other eye.
• Avoid rinsing the dropper. Discard the dropper after each use.
• Remember to inform your doctor if you have an allergy to the active or inactive ingredients of Ciloxan Eye Drops.
• If you are pregnant or expecting to conceive, make sure you ask your doctor before using Ciloxan Eye Drops.
• Your doctor will discuss the possibilities of risks and benefits of using Ciloxan Eye Drops during pregnancy.

Potential Side Effects

Side-effects of Ciloxan Eye Drops are as follows

• Discomfort
• Redness
• Swelling in the eye
• Crusting of the eyelid
• Excess tear discharge
• Dry eyes
• Staining, swelling, or irregular appearance of the cornea

Contraindications

Avoid using Ciloxan Eye Drops if you have an allergy to:

• The active drug in the solution, Ciprofloxacin
• Other fluoroquinolone containing antibiotics such as nalidixic acid
• Other inactive ingredients in Ciloxan Eye Drops such as preservatives
• Allergy symptoms are shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing, swelling of face, or lips, skin rash, etc.
• Individuals who use soft contact lenses should discuss with their doctor before using Ciloxan Eye Drops.

You can observe the coloration of the eye. Pink eyes caused by bacterial infection are associated with thick discharge, often a yellow or green color, pus, which leads to crusting of the eyelids. If you have a viral pink eye, then it is likely that both of your eyes are infected.

When you have pink eyes, from the day you get your first symptom to and for as long as there is yellow discharge from your eyes, the infection is contagious. It can also spread within 24 hours after starting the antibiotics.

Yes, if you have a bacterial pink eye, Ciloxan Eye Drops are safe to use. You can consult your doctor to know the dosage regime.

Ciloxan is present in most of the ear drops solutions. Therefore, it might be safe to use it in the ears. However, first, consult your physician.

Store Ciloxan Eye Drops in a cool and dry place. Store it below 25 °C. Avoid refrigerating or freezing it. Protect Ciloxan Eye Drops from direct sunlight.