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Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin HCI)
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Ophthalmic/Otic agent
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Antibiotic
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Solution: Corneal Ulcers caused. Solution and ointment: Conjunctivitis.
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Corneal Ulcers: 2 drops in affected eye every 15 minutes for 1st 6 hours, then 2 drops every 30 minutes for remainder of 1st day. 2nd day: 2 drops hourly. 3rd through 14th day: 2 drops every 4 hours. May continue treatment if necessary. Conjunctivitis: 1 or 2 drops every 2 hours while awake for 2 days, 1 or 2 drops every 4 hours while awake for next 5 days.
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Category C
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Local burning or discomfort.
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Pregnancy Risk Categories defined:
A: Studies in pregnant women failed to show a risk to the fetus in the first
trimester - with no evidence of risk in the later trimesters.
B: Animals studies indicate no adverse effect to the fetus, but there are no adequate,
clinical studies in pregnant women.
C: Animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, but there are no adequate,
clinical studies in humans. Despite potential risks, the drug may be useful in pregnant
women.
D: There is evidence of risk to the human fetus, but the potential benefits of use in
pregnant women may be acceptable, despite potential risks.
X: Studies in animals or humans show fetal abnormalities, or adverse reaction reports
indicate evidence of fetal risk. Warning: the risks involved clearly outweigh any
potential benefit from using the drug in pregnant women, regardless of trimester.
NR: Not rated (i.e., no information available at this time as to the potential
risks or benefits).
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