Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic
Generic name: ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic [ SIP-roe-FLOX-a-sin-and-DEX-a-METH-a-sone-OH-tik ]
Brand names: Ciprodex, Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Dosage form: otic suspension (0.3%-0.1%)
Drug class:Otic steroids with anti-infectives
What is 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.
Warnings
You should not use ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic if you have a viral infection affecting your ear canal, including herpes..
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine 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.
How should I use ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not take by mouth. Otic medicine is for use only in the ears.
Shake the medicine well just before each use.
You may warm the medicine before use by holding the bottle in your hand for 1 or 2 minutes. Using cold ear drops can cause dizziness, especially in a child who has ear tubes in place.
Wash your hands before using ear drops.
To use the ear drops:
Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Open the ear canal by gently pulling your ear back, o...
