Compare Gentamicin vs. Ciloxan

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.

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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.

Upsides
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  • 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.
Downsides
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  • 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.
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Used for
  • Bacterial infection due to Klebsiella pneumoniae Bacterial infection due to Pseudomonas Bacterial meningitis Bacterial sepsis of newborn Bacterial septicemia Citrobacter infection Eye infection Infection due to Enterobacteriaceae Infection due to Escherichia coli Infection of bone Infection of skin AND/OR subcutaneous tissue Infective endocarditis Peritonitis Peritonitis
  • And other gastrointestinal tract infections Proteus infection Respiratory tract infection Serratia marcescens infection Staphylococcal infectious disease Urinary tract infectious disease
  • Actinomycotic infection Appendicitis Cystic fibrosis Febrile neutropenia; Adjunct Female genital infection Infection of uterus
  • Peripartum - Postnatal infection
  • Peripartum Ménière's disease Necrotizing enterocolitis in fetus OR newborn Osteomyelitis Pelvic inflammatory disease Plague Tularemia
Dosage forms
  • Eye drops
  • Eye cream, gel, or ointment
  • Cream, gel, or ointment
  • Eye drops
  • Eye ointment
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Side effects
The Garamycin (Gentamicin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
The Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
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  • 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
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