Compare Ciloxan vs. Zylet
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats eye infections.
Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) effectively treats pink eye and corneal ulcers caused by a variety of bacteria, but might not be good for more serious infections.
Treats certain eye inflammation and infections.
Zylet (loteprednol and tobramycin) is a good choice for certain eye infections and conditions, but isn't for everyone and you can't use it for a long time.
Upsides
- Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) has a high success rate in treating people with pink eye and corneal ulcers.
- Has fewer side effects compared to alternative oral medications since Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) is applied directly to the eyes.
- Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) eyedrops are available in an inexpensive, generic form.
- The ointment helps to lubricate and soothe the eye.
- Applied less frequently than other eye drops.
- Zylet (loteprednol and tobramycin) is very effective at reducing inflammation and treating infection in certain eye conditions.
- Since Zylet (loteprednol and tobramycin) is applied directly into the eye, you won't experience any severe body side effects.
Downsides
- Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) drops require frequent applications, especially during the first few days of treatment.
- Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) ointment is expensive because a generic is not available.
- The ointment can cause blurry vision for a few minutes after applying.
- Application of Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) can temporarily irritate the eyes.
- Zylet (loteprednol and tobramycin) is expensive.
- Taking Zylet (loteprednol and tobramycin) can be burdensome, as you have to use it multiple times a day.
- There's a limit to how much Zylet (loteprednol and tobramycin) can be used.
Used for
- Steroid responsive eye inflammation conditions
- Superficial eye infections
- Blepharitis
Dosage forms
- Eye drops
- Eye ointment
- Eye drops
Price
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Side effects
The Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
12possible side effects
- Headache14%
- Increased eye pressures10%
- Eye burning9%
- Eye stinging9%
- Vision problems4%
- Eye discharge4%
- Eye itching4%
- Tearing problems4%
- Light sensitivity4%
- Eye deposits4%
- Eyelid problems4%
- Other non-specific eye disorders4%
Risks and risk factors
- Allergy to ingredients
- Allergies to quinolone antibiotics such as Levaquin and Cipro
- Risk for contamination
- Not to be used with contact lenses
- Risk of infection
- Prolonged use
- Increased eye pressure
- Taking Zylet (loteprednol and tobramycin) with other steroids
- Cataracts
- Delayed healing
- Recent cataract surgery
- Cornea problems
- Second infections
- Acute purulent eye infections
- Allergic reaction