Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic

Generic name: Ciprofloxacin And Dexamethasone Otic
Dosage form: otic suspension (0.3%-0.1%)
Drug class: Otic steroids with anti-infectives

Usage of Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic. Dexamethasone is a steroid.

Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic (for the ear) is a combination medicine used to treat infections inside the ear (also called otitis media), and infections of the ear canal (also called otitis externa).

Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: rash, hives, itching; dizziness, fast heartbeats, fluttering in your chest; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have drainage from your ears after you stop using ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic, especially if it occurs 2 or more times within 6 months after you stop.

Common side effects of ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic may include:

ear itching or pain, ear discomfort or fullness;

unusual taste in your mouth;

feeling irritable;

rash; or

a buildup of debris in the ear canal.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic

You should not use ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or dexamethasone, or if you have:

a viral or fungal infection affecting your ear canal, including herpes; or

if you are allergic to any antibiotic similar to ciprofloxacin, such as gatifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, Cipro, Levaquin, and others.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

severe ear pain; or

hearing problems.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone should not be used on a child younger than 6 months old.

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How to use Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic

Usual Adult Dose for Otitis Externa:

Recommended dose: 4 drops in the affected ear(s) 2 times a dayDuration of therapy: 7 daysComments:-Patients should lie with the affected ear upward before administration. Once instilled, the tragus should be pumped inward 4 times, and the patient should remain in this position for at least 1 minute.-If both ears are affected, this procedure should be repeated for the opposite ear.Use:-Treatment of acute otitis externa in patients due to Staphylococcus aureus and/or Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Usual Pediatric Dose for Otitis Media:

6 months and older:-Recommended dose: 4 drops in the affected ear(s) 2 times a day-Duration of therapy: 7 daysComments:-Patients should lie with the affected ear upward before administration. Once instilled, the tragus should be pumped inward 4 times, and the patient should remain in this position for at least 1 minute.-If both ears are affected, this procedure should be repeated for the opposite ear.Uses:-Treatment of acute otitis media in patients with tympanostomy tubes due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and/or Pseudomonas aeruginosa-Treatment of acute otitis externa in patients due to S aureus and/or P aeruginosa

Usual Pediatric Dose for Otitis Externa:

Warnings

You should not use this medicine if you have a viral infection affecting your ear canal, including herpes..

What other drugs will affect Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic

Medicine used in the ears is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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