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Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin

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Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride is an ocular anti-bacterial which is a kind of eye-affecting drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Ciloxan • Cifloc • Ciprobay • Ciploxx • Orpic • Cilofloc • Cilodex • Ciprogen • Ciprocina • Ceprolen • Biocip • Ciprol • Cipro-hexal • Topistin • Dynafloc • FLOPRO • Cipro • Foxin • Loxip

Side Effects

Common

Confusion
Itching or burning
Headache
Feeling anxious
Itchy rash
Heartburn
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Joint pains
Nervousness
Restlessness
Vomiting
Nausea
Agitation
Fungal infection
Itchy skin

Serious

Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity
Rash

Treats

Swimmer's ear (outer ear canal infection)
3.8
82 reviews
Sinusitis
3.3
62 reviews
Corneal ulcer
3.3
16 reviews
Corneal abrasion (scratch)
3.2
70 reviews
Bubonic plague
2.7
3 reviews

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