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Ciloxan Ointment (U.S.N.L.M.)
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| Dosing/ Corneal Ulcer | 1/2" ribbon qhs to supplement daytime drop therapy | |
| Dosing/ Conjunctivitis | 1/2" ribbon tid x 2 days, then bid x 5 days | |
| Chem Specs | ciprofloxacin HCL 0.3% | |
| Quantities | 3.5 gram | |
| Cost | 36.00 | |
| Class | fluoroquinolone, second generation | |
| Action | Binds bacterial DNA gyrase | |
| Activity | Active against broad spectrum of gram positive and negative organisms. | |
| Usage | Indicated for the treatment of corneal ulcers and conjunctivitis. (See package insert for susceptible organisms.) |
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| Increasing gram-positive resistance found in bacterial keratitis. Up to 85% resistance for coagulase-negative Staphyloccus. |
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| Contraindications | Quinolone hypersensitivity | |
| Pediatric use | Over 1 year | |
| Pregnancy | C | |