Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution

Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution is a sterile topical antibiotic solution for the treatment of corneal ulcers, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis, and other susceptible bacterial infections of the eye in cats, dogs, and horses. The active ingredient, Ciprofloxacin, is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial that is active against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative ocular pathogens.

Key Benefits

• Kills bacteria in the eye including conjunctivitis
• Safe for dogs and cats
• Dropper top for easier dosing

How It Works

Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution is used to treat conjunctivitis as well as many other susceptible bacterial infections of the eye, including gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens that cause eye infection. It works by stopping bacteria from making DNA. This kills the bacteria and stops the infection.

Indications

Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below:

Corneal Ulcers:

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Serratia marcescens*
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Staphylococcus epidermidis
• Streptococcus pneumoniae
• Streptococcus (Viridans Group)*

Conjunctivitis:

• Haemophilus influenzae
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Staphylococcus epidermidis
• Streptococcus pneumoniae

*Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections.