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What is Chibroxin?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

Chibroxin is no longer available in the United States.

Chibroxin is a prescription medication used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. A common bacterial infection is the condition known as pink eye. The medication is an antibiotic and works by killing the bacteria that cause these infections. Chibroxin is the brand name of the drug norfloxacin ophthalmic.

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