Ciloxan

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.3%; SOL: 0.3%

corneal ulcer, bacterial

[2 gtt in eye(s) q15min x6h, then q30min x18h, then q1h x1 day, then q4h x12 days]

Info: may extend course if corneal re-epithelialization has not occurred

conjunctivitis, bacterial

[1-2 gtt in eye(s) q2h while awake x2 days, then q4h x5 days]

Alt: 0.5 inch ribbon oint in eye(s) tid x2 days, then bid x5 days

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.3%; SOL: 0.3%

corneal ulcer, bacterial

[2 gtt in eye(s) q15min x6h, then q30min x18h, then q1h x1 day, then q4h x12 days]

Info: may extend course if corneal re-epithelialization has not occurred

conjunctivitis, bacterial

[solution]

Dose: 1-2 gtt in eye(s) q2h while awake x2 days, then q4h x5 days

[ointment]

Dose: 0.5 inch ribbon oint in eye(s) tid x2 days, then bid x5 days; Info: for pts 2 yo and older