Ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone acetonide (Otic)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 19, 2022.

Pharmacologic Class: Fluocinolone

Chemical Class: Fluoroquinolone

Uses for ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone acetonide

Ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone acetonide combination ear drops is used to treat middle ear infections (also called otitis media) in children 6 months of age and older with tympanostomy tubes.

Ciprofloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria causing the infection. Fluocinolone acetonide is a steroid medicine that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by ear infections.

Ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone acetonide is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone acetonide

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone acetonide, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone acetonide or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Otovel® ear drops in children. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 6 months of age.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Otovel® ear drops in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone acetonide, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone acetonide with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

• Agomelatine
• Bepridil
• Cisapride
• Desmopressin
• Dronedarone
• Eliglustat
• Flibanserin
• Levoketoconazole
• Mesoridazine
• Pimozide
• Piperaquine
• Saquinavir
• Sparfloxacin
• Terfenadine
• Thioridazine
• Tizanidine
• Ziprasidone

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