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What you need to know before you use CILOXAN

Do not use CILOXAN… • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ciprofloxacin or any other quinolone antibiotic or to any of the other ingredients listed in section 6. Ask your doctor for advice. Take special care… • Only use CILOXAN in your eyes. • Only use CILOXAN in children younger than 1 year if prescribed by your doctor. • As with any antibiotic, use of CILOXAN for a long time may lead to other infections. If your symptoms get worse or suddenly return tell your doctor. You may become more susceptible to other infections with the use of this medicine, especially after prolonged use. • If you notice the first signs of a skin rash or any other allergic reaction, including hives, itching, breathing problems stop treatment and immediately contact your doctor. If you have a serious allergic reaction then you may need emergency treatment. • If you feel pain, swelling or inflammation while or shortly after taking this medicine, stop treatment and contact your doctor. • If you are elderly or if you are taking medicines called ‘corticosteroids’ used to treat conditions such as pain and inflammation, asthma or skin problems then you have a higher risk of getting tendon problems during treatment with CILOXAN. If you experience any inflammation or inflammatory condition, stop treatment and immediately consult your doctor. Pregnancy and breast-feeding 2 If you are pregnant or might get pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding a baby, talk to your doctor before you use CILOXAN. Driving and using machines If your sight is temporarily blurred or affected in any way following use of CILOXAN you should not drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear again. Other medicines and CILOXAN Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. If you are using more than one type of eye medicine, the medicines must be used at least 5 minutes apart. Eye ointments should be used last. Important information if you wear Contact Lenses There is a preservative in CILOXAN (benzalkonium chloride). This medicine contains 0.3 mg Benzalkonium Chloride in each 5 ml which is equivalent to 0.06 mg/ml. Benzalkonium chloride may be absorbed by soft contact lenses and may change the colour of the contact lenses. You should remove contact lenses before using this medicine and put them back 15 minutes afterwards. Benzalkonium chloride may also cause eye irritation, especially if you have dry eyes or disorders of the cornea (the clear layer at the front of the eye). If you feel abnormal eye sensation, stinging or pain in the eye after using this medicine, talk to your doctor.