Ciprodex - Ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone - Otic Suspension Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Ciprodex.
• Ciprodex
• sip-row-FLOX-ah-sin/dex-uh-METH-uh-sown

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is a quinolone antibiotic and corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory) combination used to treat ear infections including both middle ear infections in children with ear tubes and for outer ear infections (also known as Swimmer's ear).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Read Before Using Ciprodex (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of.

Ciprodex Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Discard unused portion after therapy is completed.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
• A different medication may be necessary in those cases.
• It is important to keep the infected ear(s) clean and dry.
• Try not to get the infected ear(s) wet when bathing.
• Avoid swimming unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Possible Side Effects

• Discomfort, pain or itching in the ear may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Ciprodex Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not freeze.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is generally used twice daily as directed.
• For accuracy and to avoid contamination, have another person insert the drops if possible.
• Before using, hold container in the hand for a few minutes in order to warm it.
• This will minimize dizziness.
• Wash hands before applying ear drops.
• To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your ear or any other surface.
• Shake the container well before using.
• When treating middle ear infections in children with ear tubes, the child should lie down with the treated ear upward.
• Place the dropper directly over the ear and place the appropriate number of drops into the ear canal.
• Next press the tragus (cartilage flap covering the opening to the ear) 5 times in a pumping motion to allow the medicine to pass through the ear tubes in the ear drum and into the middle ear.
• Keep the head tilted with treated ear upward for at least 60 seconds.
• When treating outer ear infections, the patient should lie down with the treated ear upward.
• Place the dropper directly over the ear and place the appropriate number of drops into the ear canal.
• While placing the drops into the ear, the outer ear lobe should be gently pulled upward and backward to allow the drops to flow down into the ear canal.
• Keep the head tilted with treated ear upward for at least 60 seconds.
• Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
• To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.
• Continue to use this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.
• If the infection is not improved in 7 days, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Report any ear discharge that occurs after the treatment period is completed.
• If after treatment with this medication, you develop two or more ear infections in a 6 month period, contact your doctor.
• You may require further evaluation and a different kind of treatment.
• Do not use in the eye.
• Read the patient information leaflet available from your pharmacist.