Ciprofloxacin (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Ciloxan

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

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

Rare

Allergic reaction, such as skin rash, hives, or itching; blurred vision or other change in vision; eye pain; irritation (severe) or redness of eye; nausea

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Burning or other discomfort of eye; crusting or crystals in corner of eye

Less common

Bad taste following use in the eye; feeling of something in eye; itching of eye; redness of the lining of the eyelids

Rare

Dryness of eye; increased sensitivity of eyes to light; swelling of eyelid; tearing of eye

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.