Cipflox

Ciloxan (Cipflox / Ciprofloxacin) - 250mg (28 Tables)

Main Use	Active Integredient	Marketed Name
Bacterial eye infections	Ciprofloxacin.	Cipflox / Ciprofloxacin, Ciloxan (UK)

How does Cipflox / Ciprofloxacin work?

Ciloxan eye drops and eye ointment contain the active ingredient ciprofloxacin, which is a type of medicine called a quinolone antibiotic. Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria.

Ciprofloxacin is effective against a large number of bacteria, some of which tend to be resistant to other commonly used antibiotics.

Ciprofloxacin works by killing the bacteria that are causing an eye infection. It does this by entering the bacterial cells and inhibiting a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This enzyme is involved in replicating and repairing the genetic material (DNA) of the bacteria. If this enzyme doesn't work, the bacteria cannot reproduce or repair themselves and this kills the bacteria.

Ciprofloxacin eye drops and eye ointment are administered into the eye to treat various types of bacterial eye infections. Administering them directly into the eye allows the ciprofloxacin to act directly on the bacteria that are causing the infection.

Cipflox / Ciprofloxacin used for?

• Bacterial infection of the eyelids (blepharitis)
  
• Bacterial conjunctivitis
  
• Ulcers on the front part of the eye (corneal ulcers)
  

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

• Eye stinging or burning on application
  
• Red eye due to increased blood supply to the eye (hyperaemia)
  
• Eye itching
  
• Eye pain
  
• Formation of crust on the margin of eyelid
  
• Swelling of the eyelid
  
• Dislike of light (photophobia)
  
• Metallic taste
  
• Skin inflammation (dermatitis)
  
• Nausea
  
• Inflammation of the surface of the eye (keratitis)
  
• Overgrowth of tissue and colour change in the eye (corneal infiltrates and staining)
  

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.