Antibiotics Channel
Topics & Medications
Quicklinks
Related Channels
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic
Available by prescription only, ciprofloxacin ophthalmic can help treat certain bacterial eye infections. This medication comes in the form of an eye drop or an eye ointment and is used several times daily. Although most people tolerate this medication well, side effects may still occur and can include eye burning, redness, or itching.
Interested in a Discount on Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic?
Enter your email address to see if eMedTV's free DiscountRx service has a program that could help you save on your prescription(s).
Thank you!
Thank you for your interest in DiscountRx from eMedTV. An email has been sent to the address you provided. Please follow the link within that email to see what offers may be available.
Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic (Ciloxan®) is a prescription antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections of the eye. It belongs to a class of medications called fluoroquinolones, or "quinolones" for short. Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic is a topical medication, applied directly to the eye.
(Click What Is Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Used For? for more information on what the medication is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
Just like any medicine, ciprofloxacin ophthalmic may cause side effects. However, not everyone who uses the drug will experience problems. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well.
If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are treated easily by you or your healthcare provider. Serious reactions are less common.
The most common ciprofloxacin ophthalmic side effects may include but are not limited to:
- Burning or discomfort in the eye
- The presence of a white, crystal-like substance in the eye
- Crusty or itchy eyes
- Feeling like something is in the eye
- Eye redness
- Unpleasant taste.
(Click Side Effects of Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD