Ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone otic

Generic name: Ciprofloxacin And Fluocinolone (otic)
Brand names: Otovel
Dosage form: otic solution (0.3%-0.025%)
Drug class: Otic steroids with anti-infectives

Usage of Ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone otic

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria.

Fluocinolone is a steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone otic (for the ear) is a combination medicine used to treat an middle ear infection (also called otitis media). ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone is for use in children who have ear tubes in place and who are at least 6 months old.

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

Ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone otic side effects

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

Ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;

new or worsening symptoms of infection; or

ear drainage that continues for up to 6 months after you have finished all doses of this medicine.

Common side effects of ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone may include:

ear pain, swelling, or itching;

problems with balance; or

scar tissue on part of the ear.

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 fluocinolone otic

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

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

an ear infection caused by fungus; or

an allergy to any antibiotic similar to ciprofloxacin (Cipro), such as gatifloxacin (Tequin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), norfloxacin (Noroxin), or ofloxacin (Floxin).

To make sure ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone otic is safe for you, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.

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

Tell the doctor if the person using this medicine is pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.

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How to use Ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone otic

Usual Adult Dose for Otitis Media:

Ciprofloxacin 0.75 mg-fluocinolone 0.0625 mg (1 single-dose vial) instilled into the affected ear canal 2 times a day (every 12 hours)-Duration of therapy: 7 daysComments:-The vial should be warmed in the hands for 1 to 2 minutes prior to administration to avoid dizziness associated with instillation of a cold solution into the ear canal.-Once instilled, the tragus should be pumped inward 4 times, then the patient should remain in the position for at least 1 minute.Use: Treatment of acute otitis media with tympanostomy tubes (AOMT) due to Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and/or Streptococcus pneumoniae

Usual Pediatric Dose for Otitis Media:

6 months and older: Ciprofloxacin 0.75 mg-fluocinolone 0.0625 mg (1 single-dose vial) instilled into the affected ear canal 2 times a day (every 12 hours)-Duration of therapy: 7 daysComments:-The vial should be warmed in the hands for 1 to 2 minutes prior to administration to avoid dizziness associated with instillation of a cold solution into the ear canal.-Once instilled, the tragus should be pumped inward 4 times, then the patient should remain in the position for at least 1 minute.Use: Treatment of AOMT due to H influenzae, M catarrhalis, P aeruginosa, S aureus, and/or S pneumoniae

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone otic

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone used in the ears. 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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