CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE is a combination of antibiotic and steroid medication used to treat acute otitis media (middle ear infection) and acute otitis externa (outer ear canal infection) of bacterial origin in adults and children older than six months. Acute otitis media is a middle ear infection that results in swelling, redness, and fluid accumulation behind the eardrum. Acute otitis externa is characterized by ear canal inflammation.
CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE contains ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by inhibiting their growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation. It works by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation. Thereby, CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE helps treat ear infections.
CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE is only for otic (ear) use. CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE may cause side effects such as ear discomfort, ringing in the ears, itchiness, or irritation in the ear. These side effects do not necessitate medical attention and will fade over time. However, if the side effects persist, please contact your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE. Before using CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE, notify your doctor if you have hearing problems (ototoxicity), a perforated eardrum, or chronic otitis media. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE should be used in children only when advised by a doctor.
Acute otitis media (middle ear infection) and acute otitis externa (outer ear canal infection).
CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE is an antibiotic and steroid drug combination. It comprises ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by killing bacteria by inhibiting their growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid that lowers inflammation and infection-related symptoms like redness and discomfort. It works by blocking the chemicals that promote inflammation, such as prostaglandins. As a result, CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE assists in the treatment of ear infections.
Do not use CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have/had chronic otitis media, herpes simplex otitis externa (inflammation of the external ear canal caused by herpes simplex virus), or herpes zoster otitis externa (viral infection of the ear). CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE is for otic (ears) use only. CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE should never be injected or used orally. Avoid contact of CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE with your nose, mouth, or eyes. If CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE comes into contact with these areas accidentally, thoroughly rinse it with water. Notify the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment. CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE should not be used for any longer than the duration prescribed by your doctor.
Drug-Drug interactions: Relevant interactions could not be found/established.
Drug-Food interactions: Relevant interactions could not be found/established.
Drug-Disease interactions: Inform your doctor if you have/had chronic otitis media and viral ear infections (herpes simplex otitis externa, herpes zoster otitis externa).
It is not known if alcohol affects CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE. However, it is advisable to limit or avoid alcohol as a precautionary measure.
If you are planning to become pregnant or are already pregnant, please consult your doctor before using CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE.
If you are a nursing mother, please notify your doctor before beginning CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE.
CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE does not affect your ability to drive.
Limited information is available about the usage of CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE in patients with liver disease. Please consult your physician.
Limited information is available about the usage of CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your physician.
The safety of CIPROFLOXACIN+DEXAMETHASONE in children below 6 months is not established. However, in children above 6 months, it should be used only if prescribed by the doctor.
Acute otitis media: Acute otitis media (middle ear infection) results in swelling, redness, and fluid accumulation behind the eardrum. The main symptoms include ear ache, a high temperature (fever), sickness, and slight hearing loss. In some cases, a hole may develop in the eardrum (perforated eardrum), and pus may run out of the ear.
Acute otitis externa: Acute otitis externa is a condition characterized by ear canal inflammation. It is primarily caused by bacterial infection. The most common pathogens are Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Otitis externa can be painful due to inflammation and fluid build-up. Symptoms include discomfort or pain in the ear, pus or fluid-like drainage from the ear, feeling of pressure inside the ear, and loss of hearing.