Zoxan D 5 mL Eye Drop

Zoxan D 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription eye drop that combines ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, with dexamethasone, a corticosteroid. Each 5 mL bottle contains this antibiotic-steroid combination for use in the eyes, not by mouth. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections when inflammation, redness, and swelling also need to be controlled. Zoxan D 5 mL Eye Drop should only be used when a clinician has confirmed that this combination is appropriate.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin works by stopping bacteria from multiplying, which helps clear the infection in the eye. Dexamethasone lowers swelling, redness, itching, and irritation in the eye so healing feels more comfortable while the antibiotic treats the cause.

This 5 mL eye drop is a convenient single-bottle format for short-term treatment courses and is suited to patients who need repeated dosing over several days. Because it already contains both an antibiotic and a steroid, Zoxan D 5 mL Eye Drop is generally chosen when a doctor wants to treat infection and inflammation at the same time, rather than using a simpler antibiotic-only eye drop. There are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Inflamed bacterial eye infections
• Redness and swelling with eye infection
• Doctor-directed short-term treatment after eye examination

• Use only in the eye as directed by your doctor; do not swallow the solution.
• Wash your hands before and after using Zoxan D 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Replace the cap tightly after use and follow the full prescribed course, even if symptoms improve early.

Zoxan D 5 mL Eye Drop provides a 5 mL bottle of the antibiotic-steroid eye drop, not a fixed number of drops per dose. The doctor decides how many drops to use and how often, often several times a day at first, based on the severity of the eye infection and inflammation. Do not use more doses than prescribed unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to.

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

Common side effects of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone may include:

• Temporary burning or stinging after instillation
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Blurred vision for a short time after use
• Watery eyes or a foreign-body feeling
• Eye redness
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after drops drain into the throat

• Use exactly as prescribed because the dexamethasone part can mask or worsen certain eye problems if used incorrectly.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your eye doctor says it is okay.
• Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, cataracts, a history of eye surgery, or a corneal problem.
• Avoid using the drop if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin, other quinolone antibiotics, or dexamethasone.
• Do not let the tip touch the eye to reduce contamination of this 5 mL bottle.
• Use caution before driving or operating machinery until your vision clears after each dose.
• If symptoms worsen or do not improve, seek medical review rather than continuing on your own.

• Other eye medicines, which may need to be spaced apart by at least 5 to 10 minutes
• Other corticosteroid eye products, which can increase steroid exposure and side effects
• Contact lens cleaning solutions or lens wear during treatment, which can interfere with healing
• Any medicine that affects the immune system, if used for a longer course and advised by your doctor

Store the Zoxan D 5 mL Eye Drop bottle at room temperature, tightly closed, and protect it from contamination, heat, and direct light; discard it as directed after opening or after the prescribed treatment period.