Zoxan 5 g Ointment

Zoxan 5 g Ointment is a prescription eye ointment that contains ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Each tube provides 5 g of ointment for use in the eye as directed by a clinician. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections and helps reduce the bacteria causing redness, discharge, and irritation. Zoxan 5 g Ointment is not for viral or allergic eye problems.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin stops bacteria from copying their DNA, which keeps the infection from spreading. In ointment form, Zoxan 5 g Ointment stays on the eye surface long enough to deliver the antibiotic where it is needed.

This 5 g ointment is the tube size, not a different drug strength, so the medicine inside is ciprofloxacin ointment used in a small amount each time. A doctor may choose the ointment form when longer contact with the eye is helpful, or when a patient may prefer an ointment over eye drops, especially at bedtime because it can blur vision briefly.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection treatment
• Reducing eye discharge caused by bacteria
• Treatment of susceptible eye-surface infections

• Wash your hands before and after using Zoxan 5 g Ointment.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place a small ribbon of ointment inside the eyelid pouch.
• Close the eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes and avoid rubbing it.
• Use it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes; do not use it more often or for longer than directed.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 minutes between products unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Vision may be blurry for a short time after applying the ointment, so avoid driving or tasks needing clear sight until it clears.

Each tube contains 5 g of ciprofloxacin ointment, and the exact amount applied per dose is usually a small ribbon placed in the affected eye. How often Zoxan 5 g Ointment is used can vary by the infection and the prescriber’s instructions, and the doctor decides the schedule and total duration. Do not increase the frequency or use extra ointment to make up for missed doses unless your clinician tells you to.

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

Common side effects of Ciprofloxacin may include:

• Temporary blurred vision after application
• Eye burning or stinging
• Eye irritation or itching
• Mild redness of the eye
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after use

• Use only in the eye; do not swallow Zoxan 5 g Ointment or apply it to other body areas.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your eye doctor says it is safe.
• Temporary blurred vision is common after ointment use, so be careful with driving or machinery.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to ciprofloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• If symptoms do not improve or get worse, contact a healthcare professional promptly.
• Use the tube only as directed and do not share it with anyone else.
• Keep the tip of the tube from touching the eye, fingers, or any surface to avoid contamination.

• Other eye drops or eye ointments, which may need spacing between applications
• Corticosteroid eye products, if prescribed together, because the doctor may need to monitor closely
• Other fluoroquinolone antibiotics, due to allergy or additive side-effect concerns
• Any medicines or supplements that your doctor wants reviewed because the full medication list matters

Store Zoxan 5 g Ointment at room temperature, keep the cap tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and excessive heat.