Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 13, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Otiprio
Available Dosage Forms:
- Suspension
Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic
Chemical Class: Fluoroquinolone
Uses for ciprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin ear suspension is used to treat bilateral otitis media with effusion (middle ear infection with thick or sticky fluid behind the eardrum) in children undergoing surgical placement of tubes in the ears. Ciprofloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth.
Ciprofloxacin is to be given by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using ciprofloxacin
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, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin 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 ciprofloxacin ear suspension in children. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 6 months of age.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of ciprofloxacin ear suspension in geriatric patients.
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...
