Ciloxan
Ciloxan eye drops contain ciprofloxacin and are used for bacterial conjunctivitis and corneal ulcer. The bottle comes in one strength and several pack sizes. You see the price per bottle for each option.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Ciprofloxacin
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Eye drops, solution
- Strengths
- 0.3%
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Ciloxan on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Conjunctivitis · Corneal Ulcer
- Alternative names
- Cipro; Ciproxin; Ciplox
- Therapeutic class
- Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Fluoroquinolone
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones
- Minor side effects
- discomfort; foreign body sensation
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctival hyperaemia; lid oedema
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset time
- 2–3 days
- Duration
- 7 days
- Storage instructions
- Store in original bottle.
- Age restrictions
- Not for use in neonates.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Consult a physician. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Precautions and warnings
remove contact lenses during treatment; avoid touching dropper tip to eye or surface; discontinue if rash occurs
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; corneal ulceration, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ciprofloxacin 0.3% eye drops, used for bacterial conjunctivitis. A fluoroquinolone that blocks DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV in bacteria.
Mechanism of action
Ciprofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and bacterial cell division.
Ciloxan is a ciprofloxacin 0.3% eye drop solution in a bottle. The fluoroquinolone antibiotic is used in bacterial conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers. Novartis is the originator company, and the ingredient also appears under the names Cipro, Ciproxin and Ciplox. It works by blocking DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV in bacteria, which halts DNA replication and cell division.
Signs of improvement usually appear within 2–3 days, and treatment runs for 7 days. Do not use it if you are hypersensitive to fluoroquinolones. Remove contact lenses during treatment, keep the dropper tip from touching the eye or any surface, and stop use if a rash appears. Anaphylaxis and corneal ulceration are serious effects requiring immediate medical attention.
Getting Ciloxan delivered in Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week and Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks, with prices shown in ringgit by default. The 0.3% bottle is the eye drop form; the same ingredient is also supplied as Cipro tablets. More options sit in Eye Care.
FAQ
What conditions does Ciloxan treat?
Ciloxan contains ciprofloxacin and is taken for conjunctivitis and corneal ulcer. Ciprofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and bacterial cell division.
How is Ciloxan priced?
That depends on the strength and pack you pick. Ciloxan comes in a 0.3% strength, in packs of 2 to 6 bottles. You'll see the price per bottle for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per bottle. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Which other brands contain ciprofloxacin?
You may also see ciprofloxacin sold as Ciproxin and Ciplox. Here on MayChemist, the same ingredient is also available as Cipro.
What side effects should I know about with Ciloxan?
The ones people notice most with ciprofloxacin are discomfort and foreign body sensation. Some people also get conjunctival hyperaemia and lid oedema. Rarer but serious: anaphylaxis and corneal ulceration. These need urgent medical help.
Is the Ciloxan here the brand version?
No. Ciloxan is the original brand from Novartis; we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (ciprofloxacin) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
How fast does Ciloxan work?
Ciprofloxacin usually kicks in within 2 to 3 days. Timing varies from one person to the next.
Do I need a prescription to order Ciloxan here?
No, not online. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Ciloxan. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Ciloxan for delivery to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Ciloxan is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Novartis and do not ship the original Ciloxan.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ciprofloxacin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.