Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone otic

Generic name: Ciprofloxacin And Hydrocortisone (otic)
Brand names: Cipro HC
Dosage form: otic suspension (0.2%-1%)
Drug class: Otic steroids with anti-infectives

Usage of Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone otic

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria.

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

Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone otic (for the ear) is a combination medicine used to treat infections in the ear canal. ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone will not treat an inner ear infection (also called otitis media).

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

Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone otic side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

This medicine may cause serious side effects. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

redness in or around your ear;

feeling of fullness in your ear;

problems with hearing;

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

severe burning or other irritation after using the ear drops.

Common side effects of ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone may include:

headache;

mild itching after using the ear drops.

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 hydrocortisone otic

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

a hole in your ear drum (ruptured ear drum); or

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

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic 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 this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

severe ear pain;

a latex allergy;

hearing problems; or

fever.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk or if it could affect a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone should not be used on a child younger than 1 year old.

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How to use Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone otic

Usual Adult Dose for Acute Otitis Externa:

Ciprofloxacin 2 mg-hydrocortisone 10 mg otic suspension: Instill 3 drops into 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 patient should remain in this position for at least 30 to 60 seconds.-If both ears are affected, this procedure should be repeated for the opposite ear.Use: Treatment of acute otitis externa due to susceptible strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Proteus mirabilis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Acute Otitis Externa:

1 year and older:Ciprofloxacin 2 mg-hydrocortisone 10 mg otic suspension: Instill 3 drops into the affected ear(s) 2 times a day-Duration of therapy: 7 daysComments:-The safety and efficacy of this drug was established in patients 2 years and older; efficacy was extrapolated for use in patients 1 year and older based on this data.-Patients should lie with the affected ear upward before administration. Once instilled, the patient should remain in this position for at least 30 to 60 seconds.-If both ears are affected, this procedure should be repeated for the opposite ear.Use: Treatment of acute otitis externa due to susceptible strains of P aeruginosa, S aureus, and P mirabilis

Warnings

You should not use ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone if you have a hole in your ear drum (ruptured ear drum).

What other drugs will affect Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone otic

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone 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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