Military Obstetrics & Gynecology
Pharmacy

Category:

• Antibiotic

Description:

• Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Indications:

• Ocular infections (conjunctiva and corneal infections due to susceptible microorganisms)

• Refer to Ciprofloxacin monograph for organisms

Contraindications:

• None

Precautions:

• Pregnancy category C

• May cause photosensitivity reactions

• Use proper ophthalmic application procedures (tilt head backward, pull lower eyelid downward to make a “cup”, avoid touching tip of bottle, drop in eye, place light pressure on lacrimal sac for ~1 minute)

• Administration overdose may be flushed with warm water

• Notify provider immediately at the first sign of skin rash or other allergic reaction

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

• Transient irritation, burning or stinging

• May cause white crystalline precipitates and lid margin crusting

Dosage:

• Administered by ophthalmic solution

• Instill 1-2 drops in affected eye(s) every 4 hours