Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.

The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin-eent). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin-eent) with your doctor.

The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people using Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin-eent). Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.

Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.

• crystals in the corner of the eye
• noticeable taste or change in taste
• stinging, burning, irritation of the eye

Although most of these side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• crusting at the lid margin
• increased sensitivity of eyes to light
• swelling of the eye

Stop using the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:

• allergic reaction (skin rash, Hives, itching)
• reduced vision
• worsening headache or eye pain

Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are using Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin-eent).

Ointment

Each gram of ophthalmic ointment contains 3 mg of ciprofloxacin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: mineral oil and white petrolatum.

Solution

Each mL of ophthalmic solution contains 3 mg of ciprofloxacin. It also contains benzalkonium chloride 0.006% as preservative. Nonmedicinal ingredients: acetic acid, edetate disodium, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide, mannitol, purified water, and sodium acetate.

Do not use Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin-eent) if you:

• are allergic to ciprofloxacin or any ingredients of the medication
• are allergic to nalidixic acid or other quinolones (e.g., Norfloxacin, levofloxacin, and Ofloxacin)

It is not known specifically whether ciprofloxacin eye ointment or solution will interact with other medications. However, when taken by mouth or intravenously (i.e. injected into a vein), there may be an interaction between ciprofloxacin and any of the following:

• Cyclosporine
• Theophylline
• Warfarin

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin-eent). Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.

Allergy: Stop using ciprofloxacin at the first sign of allergy (e.g., a skin rash) and contact your doctor.

Blurred Vision: This medication may cause a temporary blurring of vision. If your vison becomes blurred, do not drive or operate machinery until your vision has cleared.

Contact lenses: Avoid wearing contact lenses while you have signs and symptoms of an eye infection. The preservative in Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin-eent) can also cause discolouration of soft contact lenses.

Overgrowth of organisms: Prolonged use of ciprofloxacin eye solution or ointment may result in overgrowth of organisms not killed by the medication, including fungi.

Pregnancy: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of the use of ciprofloxacin eye solution or ointment by pregnant women. It should be used by pregnant women only if, in the doctor's opinion, the benefit clearly outweighs any potential unknown risks.

Breast-feeding: It is not known if ciprofloxacin eye solution or ointment passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin-eent), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin-eent) have not been established for children under one year of age.