About ciprofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Used for
- Treats bacterial infections of the eye, including bacterial conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers.
Usual adult dose
Conjunctivitis: 1–2 drops every 2 hours while awake for 2 days, then every 4 hours for 5 days. Corneal ulcer dosing is more intensive and clinician-directed.
Usual dose in children
Conjunctivitis in children: 1–2 drops every 2 hours while awake for 2 days, then every 4 hours for 5 days. Corneal ulcers require clinician-directed dosing.
Common side effects
- Temporary burning or discomfort
- Eye redness or irritation
- Unusual taste
- Crusting or deposits on the eye
Important warnings
- For eye use only; avoid touching the bottle tip to any surface.
- Not effective for viral or fungal eye infections.
- Seek prompt medical assessment for worsening pain, vision changes, or severe swelling.
- Contact lenses should not be worn during active eye infection.
Pregnancy
Eye-drop absorption into the bloodstream is low; use during pregnancy should be based on clinical need.
Breastfeeding
Systemic absorption is low; use during breastfeeding should be based on clinical need.
Interactions
- No important interactions are expected with other medicines when used as eye drops.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.