Ciloxan

Ciloxan is a brand name of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

CILOXAN (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride - ointment; ophthalmic)

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  Manufacturer: ALCON PHARMS LTD
  
  Approval date: March 30, 1998
  
  Strength(s): EQ 0.3% BASE ^[RLD]

CILOXAN (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride - solution/drops; ophthalmic)

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  Manufacturer: ALCON PHARMS LTD
  
  Approval date: December 31, 1990
  
  Strength(s): EQ 0.3% BASE ^[RLD][AT]

Has a generic version of Ciloxan been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Ciloxan:

ciprofloxacin hydrochloride solution/drops; ophthalmic

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  Manufacturer: AKORN INC
  
  Approval date: December 11, 2008
  
  Strength(s): EQ 0.3% BASE ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: APOTEX
  
  Approval date: June 9, 2004
  
  Strength(s): EQ 0.3% BASE ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: BAUSCH AND LOMB
  
  Approval date: June 9, 2004
  
  Strength(s): EQ 0.3% BASE ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: FDC LTD
  
  Approval date: June 30, 2008
  
  Strength(s): EQ 0.3% BASE ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: HITECH PHARMA
  
  Approval date: January 21, 2005
  
  Strength(s): EQ 0.3% BASE ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: NEXUS PHARMS
  
  Approval date: December 13, 2006
  
  Strength(s): EQ 0.3% BASE ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: PHARMAFORCE
  
  Approval date: January 16, 2008
  
  Strength(s): EQ 0.3% BASE ^[AT]

Note: No generic formulation of the following product is available.

• ciprofloxacin hydrochloride - ointment; ophthalmic

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Ciloxan. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Ciloxan.

See also...

• Ciloxan Drops Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ciloxan Ointment Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ciloxan Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Ciloxan Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Ciprofloxacin Drops Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ciprofloxacin Ointment Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)