Generic name:ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic [ SIP-roe-FLOX-a-sin-and-DEX-a-METH-a-sone-OH-tik ]
Drug class:Otic steroids with anti-infectives
What are Ciprodex ear drops?
Ciprodex ear drops contain a combination of ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Ciprodex ear drops is a prescription medicine used to treat middle ear infections inside the ear (also called otitis media), and infections of the outer ear canal (also called otitis externa).
It is not known if Ciprodex ear drops are safe and effective in children under 6 months of age.
Warnings
You should not use Ciprodex ear drops if you have a viral infection affecting your ear canal, including herpes or chickenpox.
Do not use this medication in the eyes or take it by mouth. Ciprodex is intended for use in the ears only. Do not touch the dropper opening to any surface, including the ears or hands. The dropper opening is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause another infection in the ear.
Notify your doctor if the condition does not improve or appears to worsen.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Ciprodex 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,
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