Ciplox 10 mL Eye Drops

Ciplox 10 mL Eye Drops is a prescription ciprofloxacin ophthalmic antibiotic used to treat bacterial eye infections. Each drop contains ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, in a sterile eye-drop solution supplied in a 10 mL bottle. Ciplox 10 mL Eye Drops helps clear infection-causing bacteria and may relieve symptoms such as redness, discharge, and irritation when used as directed. It is for bacterial infections only and will not treat viral or allergic eye problems.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin works by stopping bacteria from making and repairing the DNA they need to grow and multiply. When used as Ciplox 10 mL Eye Drops, it acts directly on the infected eye surface to help reduce the bacteria causing the infection.

Ciplox 10 mL Eye Drops is the 10 mL bottle size, which is helpful for people who need a full course of treatment or dosing in both eyes as prescribed. Because it is the same ciprofloxacin eye-drop formulation but in a larger supply, a doctor may choose Ciplox 10 mL Eye Drops when they want enough medicine on hand for the prescribed schedule without running out early.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Corneal ulcer due to susceptible bacteria
• Eye infection caused by bacteria
• Doctor-directed treatment of bacterial eye inflammation

• Use Ciplox 10 mL Eye Drops only in the eye(s) your doctor tells you to treat.
• Wash your hands before and after using the drops.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and ask your doctor when you can wear them again.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor gives different directions.

Ciplox 10 mL Eye Drops contains ciprofloxacin eye-drop medicine in a 10 mL bottle, but the actual dose is measured in drops, not in the bottle size. How often it is used can vary by infection and severity; your doctor decides the number of drops per dose, how many times a day, and how long to use it. Do not use more often or longer than prescribed, and there is no fixed maximum daily amount that fits every patient with this strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ciprofloxacin may include:

• Temporary eye stinging or burning after instillation
• Eye discomfort or itching
• Mild eye redness
• Unusual taste in the mouth after the drop drains into the throat
• Watery eyes or mild eye irritation

• Use only for bacterial eye infections; it will not help colds, viruses, or allergies.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to ciprofloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Use caution if your vision is blurred after the drops; do not drive until you can see clearly.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use Ciplox 10 mL Eye Drops only if your doctor says the benefits outweigh the risks.
• Follow the full prescribed course even if your eye feels better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• Do not share this eye drop with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms.

• Other eye drops or ointments, which may need spacing by several minutes
• Any medicine containing ciprofloxacin or another fluoroquinolone
• Contact lens care products, which may be interrupted during treatment
• Other prescription eye medicines if your doctor has not reviewed the combination

Store Ciplox 10 mL Eye Drops at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the bottle clean and dry; discard it after the prescribed use period or if the solution changes color or becomes cloudy.