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Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL Solution/ Drops, 1 bottle — NDC 61314-656-25 (Billing 61314-0656-25)

by Sandoz Inc · 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 2.5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

This is a package of 1 bottle of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL Solution/ Drops from Sandoz Inc, marketed since May 2004 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $3.08 per mL (NADAC).

NDC 61314-0656-25
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 61314-656-25 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains1 bottle Cost per mL$3.08 NADAC Per package$7.70 / 2.5 ml Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $5.10/unit · Part D plans $2.57/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 61314-656-25 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
61314 labeler · 656 product · 25 package
Package marketed since
May 7, 2004
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC)
0361314656100
Medicaid fills, this package
9,198 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026
Past resolved recalls for this product (1)
Class II · Apr 13, 2022 · Terminated — cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse (Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office) · FDA recall D-1044-2022

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 61314-656-25
Product NDC 61314-656
11-digit billing NDC 61314065625
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 309307
UNII 4BA73M5E37
UPC 0361314656100
Application # NDA019992
SPL Set ID ab52b14d-345b-47ff-a832-465caddd3801
Established class (EPC) Quinolone Antimicrobial
Chemical class Quinolones
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2004-05-07
Route OPHTHALMIC
Dosage form SOLUTION/ DROPS
Substance CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE
TE code (Orange Book) AT · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 86101023102010
GPI class Ciprofloxacin HCl
GCN Seq No 015861
GCN 33580
HICL code 004124
Ingredient (HICL) Ciprofloxacin Hcl
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Ophthalmic Preparations
HIC3 code Q6W
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Ophthalmic Antibiotics
AHFS code 08:12.18.00
AHFS class Quinolone Antibiotics
FDB label name CIPROFLOXACIN 0.3% EYE DROP
FDB brand name Ciprofloxacin Hcl
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 015861
  • GCN: 33580
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 86101023102010
  • HICL (First Databank): 004124
  • AHFS class code: 08:12.18.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 309307
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 61314-656-25 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 61314-0656-25. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial class.

Pharmacologic class Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial
Drug family (ATC) Fluoroquinolones, Fluoroquinolones, Antiinfectives
How it works Cytochrome P450 1A2 Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name CIPROFLOXACIN 0.3% EYE DROP Ingredient Ciprofloxacin Hcl
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It treats bacterial infections such as urinary tract, respiratory, skin, bone and abdominal infections, depending on the form. Eye and ear versions treat eye and ear infections. It...
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Ciprofloxacin may be associated with lower levels of 11 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $3.078 $7.70 / 2.5 ml
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $5.10 $12.75 / 2.5 ml
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $2.57 $6.43 / 2.5 ml
NADAC price history (per mL) — tap or hover for the price & month
Jan 2022 Aug 2022 Jan 2026 Sep 2026 $3.209 $2.586
▲ Up 4% over the last 24 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startMarketing endStatus
61314-0656-05 61314-656-05 Main listing 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC $1.50 / mL $7.52 2004-05-07 — Active
61314-0656-10 61314-656-10 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC $0.7964 / mL $7.96 2004-05-07 — Active
61314-0656-25 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 2.5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC $3.08 / mL $7.70 2004-05-07 — Active

Per mL, this pack runs about 287% above the cheapest pack (NDC 61314-0656-10, $0.7964 vs $3.08 NADAC).

This pack accounts for about 10% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to a different pack size. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package contains 1 bottle — 1 bottle, plastic in 1 carton / 2.5 ml in 1 bottle, plastic.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL Solution/ Drops?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mLthis 61314-0656-25 Sandoz 1 bottle $3.078 AT Availability likely —
ciprofloxacin 3 mg/mL 69315-0308-02 Leading 1 bottle $3.078 AT Availability likely —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL 72888-0102-21 Advagen 2.5 ml $3.078 AT Availability likely —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL 50090-0882-00 A-S 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL 50090-1754-00 A-S 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 3 mg/mL 50090-4217-00 A-S 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin HCl Ophthalmic 3 mg/mL 59390-0217-02 Altaire 2.5 ml — AT FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL 63187-0985-05 Proficient 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL 67296-0142-01 Redpharm 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 3 mg/mL 67296-1703-09 Redpharm 2 bottles — AT FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL 68071-3351-03 NuCare 10 ml — AT FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL 68071-4139-05 NuCare 5 ml — AT FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL 68071-4235-03 NuCare 2.5 ml — AT FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 3 mg/mL 68071-4672-03 NuCare 2.5 ml — AT FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 3 mg/mL 68071-4679-05 NuCare 5 ml — AT FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 3 mg/mL 68788-7500-05 Preferred 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL 68788-8198-05 Preferred 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL 70518-1170-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 3 mg/mL 71205-0300-05 Proficient 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 3 mg/mL 76420-0588-02 Asclemed 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3 mg/mL 76420-0942-03 Asclemed 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 3 mg/mL 80425-0499-01 Advanced 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 3 mg/mL 85766-0023-05 Sportpharm 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
About this product: this is an authorized generic — the brand-name product marketed without its brand name. Other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2004
On the market since
May 2004
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
22 years listed
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Generic versions listed
see equivalents
✅Generic appears available

FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Ciprofloxacin inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII Q40Q9N063P
    Acetic acid is a weak organic acid commonly used in medicines as a buffer and pH adjuster. It helps maintain the proper acidity level to ensure the drug remains stable and effective in its formulation.
  • UNII F5UM2KM3W7
    Benzalkonium chloride is a chemical compound that works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medications. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid formulations to keep the product safe during storage and use.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • UNII QTT17582CB
    A strong acid used to adjust and maintain the proper pH level in liquid medicines, ensuring stability and preventing breakdown of active ingredients.
  • UNII 3OWL53L36A
    A natural sugar alcohol derived from seaweed or synthesized in the lab. It's used as a filler to add bulk, a sweetener in sugar-free formulas, and a disintegrant to help tablets break apart in the stomach.
  • UNII 4550K0SC9B
    Sodium acetate is a salt derived from acetic acid. It acts as a buffer to help maintain the medicine's pH stability and may serve as a preservative or solubilizer in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

8 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerSandoz Inc
Application holderSANDOZ INC
FDA applicationNDA019992 (NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC)
Labeler code61314
First marketedMay 2004
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio395 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 61 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below: Corneal Ulcers: Pseudomonas aeruginosa Serratia marcescens* Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Streptococcus pneumoniae Streptococcus (Viridans Group)* Conjunctivitis: Haemophilus influenzae Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Streptococcus pneumoniae *Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 135 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Corneal Ulcers The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of corneal ulcers is two drops into the affected eye every 15 minutes for the first six hours and then two drops into the affected eye every 30 minutes for the remainder of the first day. On the second day, instill two drops in the affected eye hourly. On the third through the fourteenth day, place two drops in the affected eye every four hours.

Treatment may be continued after 14 days if corneal re-epithelialization has not occurred. Bacterial Conjunctivitis The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis is one or two drops instilled into the conjunctival sac(s) every two hours while awake for two days and one or two drops every four hours while awake for the next five days.

⛔ Contraindications 34 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS A history of hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or any other component of the medication is a contraindication to its use. A history of hypersensitivity to other quinolones may also contraindicate the use of ciprofloxacin.

⚠️ Warnings 90 words ▾

WARNINGS NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE. Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions, some following the first dose, have been reported in patients receiving systemic quinolone therapy. Some reactions were accompanied by cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, tingling, pharyngeal or facial edema, dyspnea, urticaria, and itching.

Only a few patients had a history of hypersensitivity reactions. Serious anaphylactic reactions require immediate emergency treatment with epinephrine and other resuscitation measures, including oxygen, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, corticosteroids, pressor amines and airway management, as clinically indicated. Remove contact lenses before using.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 105 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequently reported drug related adverse reaction was local burning or discomfort. In corneal ulcer studies with frequent administration of the drug, white crystalline precipitates were seen in approximately 17% of patients [see Precautions ]. Other reactions occurring in less than 10% of patients included lid margin crusting, crystals/scales, foreign body sensation, itching, conjunctival hyperemia and a bad taste following instillation.

Additional events occurring in less than 1% of patients included corneal staining, keratopathy/keratitis, allergic reactions, lid edema, tearing, photophobia, corneal infiltrates, nausea and decreased vision. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sandoz Inc., at 1-800-525-8747 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

🔄 Drug Interactions 61 words ▾

Drug Interactions Specific drug interaction studies have not been conducted with ophthalmic ciprofloxacin. However, the systemic administration of some quinolones has been shown to elevate plasma concentrations of theophylline, interfere with the metabolism of caffeine, enhance the effects of the oral anticoagulant, warfarin, and its derivatives, and has been associated with transient elevations in serum creatinine in patients receiving cyclosporine concomitantly.

🤰 Pregnancy 124 words ▾

Pregnancy Reproduction studies have been performed in rats and mice at doses up to six times the usual daily human oral dose and have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to ciprofloxacin. In rabbits, as with most antimicrobial agents, ciprofloxacin (30 and 100 mg/kg orally) produced gastrointestinal disturbances resulting in maternal weight loss and an increased incidence of abortion. No teratogenicity was observed at either dose.

After intravenous administration, at doses up to 20 mg/kg, no maternal toxicity was produced and no embryotoxicity or teratogenicity was observed. There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

🧒 Pediatric Use 89 words ▾

Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3% have been established in all ages. Use of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution is supported by evidence from adequate and well controlled studies of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution in adults, children and neonates [see Clinical Studies ]. Although ciprofloxacin and other quinolones cause arthropathy in immature animals after oral administration, topical ocular administration of ciprofloxacin to immature animals did not cause any arthropathy and there is no evidence that the ophthalmic dosage form has any effect on the weight bearing joints.

🧓 Geriatric Use 17 words ▾

Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.

🆘 Overdosage 18 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE A topical overdose of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution may be flushed from the eye(s) with warm tap water.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~2 min read ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Systemic Absorption A systemic absorption study was performed in which ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution was administered in each eye every two hours while awake for two days followed by every four hours while awake for an additional 5 days. The maximum reported plasma concentration of ciprofloxacin was less than 5 ng/mL. The mean concentration was usually less than 2.5 ng/mL.

Microbiology Ciprofloxacin has in vitro activity against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. The bactericidal action of ciprofloxacin results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase which is needed for the synthesis of bacterial DNA. Ciprofloxacin has been shown to be active against most strains of the following organisms both in vitro and in clinical infections [see Indications and Usage ]: Aerobic gram-positive microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible strains) Staphylococcus epidermidis (methicillin-susceptible strains) Streptococcus pneumoniae Streptococcus (Viridans Group) Aerobic gram-negative microorganisms: Haemophilus influenzae Pseudomonas aeruginosa Serratia marcescens Ciprofloxacin has been shown to be active in vitro against most strains of the following organisms, however, the clinical significance of these data is unknown: Gram-Positive: Enterococcus faecalis (Many strains are only moderately susceptible) Staphylococcus haemolyticus Staphylococcus hominis Staphylococcus saprophyticus Streptococcus pyogenes Gram-Negative: Acinetobacter calcoaceticus subsp. anitratus Aeromonas caviae Aeromonas hydrophila Brucella melitensis Campylobacter coli Campylobacter jejuni Citrobacter diversus Citrobacter freundii Edwardsiella tarda Enterobacter aerogenes Enterobacter cloacae Escherichia coli Haemophilus ducreyi Haemophilus parainfluenzae Klebsiella pneumoniae Klebsiella oxytoca Legionella pneumophila Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis Morganella morganii Neisseria gonorrhoeae Neisseria meningitidis Pasteurella multocida Proteus mirabilis Proteus vulgaris Providencia rettgeri Providencia stuartii Salmonella enteritidis Salmonella typhi Shigella sonneii Shigella flexneri Vibrio cholerae Vibrio parahaemolyticus Vibrio vulnificus Yersinia enterocolitica Other Organisms Chlamydia trachomatis (only moderately susceptible) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (only moderately susceptible).

Most strains of Pseudomonas cepacia and some strains of Pseudomonas maltophilia are resistant to ciprofloxacin as are most anaerobic bacteria, including Bacteroides fragilis and Clostridium difficile. The minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) generally does not exceed the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) by more than a factor of 2. Resistance to ciprofloxacin in vitro usually develops slowly (multiple-step mutation).

Ciprofloxacin does not cross-react with other antimicrobial agents such as beta-lactams or aminoglycosides; therefore, organisms resistant to these drugs may be susceptible to ciprofloxacin.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 78 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED As a sterile ophthalmic solution in Alcon’s DROP-TAINER ® dispensing system consisting of a natural low density polyethylene bottle and dispensing plug and tan polypropylene closure. Tamper evidence is provided with a shrink band around the closure and neck area of the package. 2.5 mL in 8mL bottle NDC 61314-656-25 5 mL in 8mL bottle NDC 61314-656-05 10 mL in 10mL bottle NDC 61314-656-10 STORAGE Store at 2° to 25°C (36° to 77°F).

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📋 Description 163 words ▾

DESCRIPTION Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution is a synthetic, sterile, multiple dose, antimicrobial for topical ophthalmic use. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial active against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative ocular pathogens. It is available as the monohydrochloride monohydrate salt of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1- piperazinyl)-3-quinoline-carboxylic acid.

It is a faint to light yellow crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 385.8. Its empirical formula is C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3 ∙HCl∙H 2 O and its chemical structure is as follows: Ciprofloxacin differs from other quinolones in that it has a fluorine atom at the 6-position, a piperazine moiety at the 7-position, and a cyclopropyl ring at the 1-position. Each mL of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution contains: Active: ciprofloxacin HCl 3.5 mg equivalent to 3 mg base.

Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.006%. Inactives: sodium acetate, acetic acid, mannitol 4.6%, edetate disodium 0.05%, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH) and purified water. The pH is approximately 4.5 and the osmolality is approximately 300 mOsm. chemical

💬 Information for Patients 17 words ▾

Information for Patients Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution.

⚠️ Precautions ~3 min read ▾

PRECAUTIONS General As with other antibacterial preparations, prolonged use of ciprofloxacin may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. If superinfection occurs, appropriate therapy should be initiated. Whenever clinical judgment dictates, the patient should be examined with the aid of magnification, such as slit lamp biomicroscopy and, where appropriate, fluorescein staining.

Ciprofloxacin should be discontinued at the first appearance of a skin rash or any other sign of hypersensitivity reaction. In clinical studies of patients with bacterial corneal ulcer, a white crystalline precipitate located in the superficial portion of the corneal defect was observed in 35 (16.6%) of 210 patients. The onset of the precipitate was within 24 hours to 7 days after starting therapy.

In one patient, the precipitate was immediately irrigated out upon its appearance. In 17 patients, resolution of the precipitate was seen in 1 to 8 days (seven within the first 24 to 72 hours), in five patients, resolution was noted in 10 to 13 days. In nine patients, exact resolution days were unavailable; however, at follow-up examinations, 18 to 44 days after onset of the event, complete resolution of the precipitate was noted.

In three patients, outcome information was unavailable. The precipitate did not preclude continued use of ciprofloxacin, nor did it adversely affect the clinical course of the ulcer or visual outcome [see Adverse Reactions ] . Information for Patients Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution.

Drug Interactions Specific drug interaction studies have not been conducted with ophthalmic ciprofloxacin. However, the systemic administration of some quinolones has been shown to elevate plasma concentrations of theophylline, interfere with the metabolism of caffeine, enhance the effects of the oral anticoagulant, warfarin, and its derivatives, and has been associated with transient elevations in serum creatinine in patients receiving cyclosporine concomitantly. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Eight in vitro mutagenicity tests have been conducted with ciprofloxacin and the test results are listed below: • Salmonella /Microsome Test (Negative) • E. coli DNA Repair Assay (Negative) • Mouse Lymphoma Cell Forward Mutation Assay (Positive) • Chinese Hamster V 79 Cell HGPRT Test (Negative) • Syrian Hamster Embryo Cell Transformation Assay (Negative) • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Point Mutation Assay (Negative) • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Mitotic Crossover and Gene Conversion Assay (Negative) • Rat Hepatocyte DNA Repair Assay (Positive) Thus, two of the eight tests were positive, but the results of the following three in vivo test systems gave negative results: • Rat Hepatocyte DNA Repair Assay • Micronucleus Test (Mice) • Dominant Lethal Test (Mice) Long term carcinogenicity studies in mice and rats have been completed.

After daily oral dosing for up to two years, there is no evidence that ciprofloxacin had any carcinogenic or tumorigenic effects in these species. Pregnancy Reproduction studies have been performed in rats and mice at doses up to six times the usual daily human oral dose and have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to ciprofloxacin. In rabbits, as with most antimicrobial agents, ciprofloxacin (30 and 100 mg/kg orally) produced gastrointestinal disturbances resulting in maternal weight loss and an increased incidence of abortion.

No teratogenicity was observed at either dose. After intravenous administration, at doses up to 20 mg/kg, no maternal toxicity was produced and no embryotoxicity or teratogenicity was observed. There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women.

Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

🍼 Nursing Mothers 61 words ▾

Nursing Mothers It is not known whether topically applied ciprofloxacin is excreted in human milk; however, it is known that orally administered ciprofloxacin is excreted in the milk of lactating rats and oral ciprofloxacin has been reported in human breast milk after a single 500 mg dose. Caution should be exercised when ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution is administered to a nursing mother.

🔬 Clinical Studies 167 words ▾

CLINICAL STUDIES Following therapy with ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution, 76% of the patients with corneal ulcers and positive bacterial cultures were clinically cured and complete re-epithelialization occurred in about 92% of the ulcers. In 3 and 7 day multicenter clinical trials, 52% of the patients with conjunctivitis and positive conjunctival cultures were clinically cured and 70% to 80% had all causative pathogens eradicated by the end of treatment. In a randomized, double-masked, multicenter, parallel-group clinical trial of pediatric patients with bacterial conjunctivitis, between birth and 31 days of age, patients were dosed with ciprofloxacin or another anti-infective agent.

Clinical outcomes for the trial demonstrated a clinical cure rate of 80% at Day 9 and a microbiological eradication success rate of 85% at Day 9. Please note that microbiologic eradication does not always correlate with clinical outcome in anti-infective trials. Rx Only ©2003, 2004, 2006, 2016, 2018 Novartis Manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Fort Worth, Texas 76134 for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540 Revised: April 2018 T2019-06 300050715 USG

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 155 words ▾

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Eight in vitro mutagenicity tests have been conducted with ciprofloxacin and the test results are listed below: • Salmonella /Microsome Test (Negative) • E. coli DNA Repair Assay (Negative) • Mouse Lymphoma Cell Forward Mutation Assay (Positive) • Chinese Hamster V 79 Cell HGPRT Test (Negative) • Syrian Hamster Embryo Cell Transformation Assay (Negative) • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Point Mutation Assay (Negative) • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Mitotic Crossover and Gene Conversion Assay (Negative) • Rat Hepatocyte DNA Repair Assay (Positive) Thus, two of the eight tests were positive, but the results of the following three in vivo test systems gave negative results: • Rat Hepatocyte DNA Repair Assay • Micronucleus Test (Mice) • Dominant Lethal Test (Mice) Long term carcinogenicity studies in mice and rats have been completed.

After daily oral dosing for up to two years, there is no evidence that ciprofloxacin had any carcinogenic or tumorigenic effects in these species.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 15 words ▾

Package/Label Display Panel NDC 61314-656-10 Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% Rx Only STERILE 10mL SANDOZ 10mlcarton

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
9.2K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
26K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$132.4K
Avg / prescription
$14.39
Avg / unit
$5.0991
Latest quarter Q1 2026
1.6KRx
Medicaid pays / mL
$5.0991
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / mL
$3.0781
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$2.0210
+66% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per mL (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
30% FFS 70% MCO
Fee-for-service · 2,722 Rx Managed care · 6,476 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: 260 units · 35.5 per 100k residents AK Maine: 121 units · 8.7 per 100k residents ME Washington: 518 units · 6.6 per 100k residents WA Idaho: 278 units · 14.2 per 100k residents ID Montana: 171 units · 15.1 per 100k residents MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: 83 units · 1.4 per 100k residents MN Wisconsin: 475 units · 8.0 per 100k residents WI Michigan: 1,338 units · 13.3 per 100k residents MI New York: 1,938 units · 9.9 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: 475 units · 11.2 per 100k residents OR Nevada: 75 units · 2.3 per 100k residents NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: 459 units · 14.3 per 100k residents IA Illinois: 1,300 units · 10.4 per 100k residents IL Indiana: 221 units · 3.2 per 100k residents IN Ohio: 1,210 units · 10.3 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: 531 units · 4.1 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: 2,898 units · 31.2 per 100k residents NJ Massachusetts: 38 units · 0.5 per 100k residents MA California: 2,341 units · 6.0 per 100k residents CA Utah: 122 units · 3.6 per 100k residents UT Colorado: 153 units · 2.6 per 100k residents CO Nebraska: 248 units · 12.5 per 100k residents NE Missouri: 912 units · 14.7 per 100k residents MO Kentucky: 1,093 units · 24.1 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: 53 units · 3.0 per 100k residents WV Virginia: 375 units · 4.3 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 230 units · 3.7 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: 155 units · 4.3 per 100k residents CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: 425 units · 5.7 per 100k residents AZ New Mexico: 295 units · 14.0 per 100k residents NM Kansas: 150 units · 5.1 per 100k residents KS Arkansas: 403 units · 13.1 per 100k residents AR Tennessee: 782 units · 11.0 per 100k residents TN North Carolina: 590 units · 5.4 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: 145 units · 2.7 per 100k residents SC Delaware: 43 units · 4.2 per 100k residents DE Oklahoma: 430 units · 10.6 per 100k residents OK Louisiana: 348 units · 7.6 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: 141 units · 4.8 per 100k residents MS Alabama: 160 units · 3.1 per 100k residents AL Georgia: 398 units · 3.6 per 100k residents GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: 65 units · 4.5 per 100k residents HI Texas: 2,430 units · 8.0 per 100k residents TX Florida: 675 units · 3.0 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
0.535.5
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Alaska 35.5 /100k
2 New Jersey 31.2 /100k
3 Kentucky 24.1 /100k
4 Montana 15.1 /100k
5 Missouri 14.7 /100k
6 Iowa 14.3 /100k
7 Idaho 14.2 /100k
8 New Mexico 14.0 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
1 bottle61314-0656-05 71,858 Rx · $1,284,872
1 bottle61314-0656-10 10,871 Rx · $227,284
1 bottle this page61314-0656-25 9,198 Rx · $132,386
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 91,927 Rx · 531,729 units · $1,644,541 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.