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Cipro HC Otic
Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin/Hydrocortisone (sip-row-FLOX-ah-sin/hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone)
Brand Name: Cipro HC Otic
Cipro HC Otic is used for:
Treating outer ear infections caused by certain bacteria.
Cipro HC Otic is a quinolone antibiotic and corticosteroid combination. It works by killing bacteria by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive. It also reduces inflammation (redness, swelling, itching).
Do NOT use Cipro HC Otic if:
- you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained in Cipro HC Otic or any other fluoroquinolone (eg, levofloxacin) or corticosteroid (eg, prednisone)
- you have a viral infection of the outer ear (eg, chickenpox, herpes) or a perforated ear drum
Contact your health care provider as soon as possible if any of the above applies to you.
Consider before using Cipro HC Otic
Medical Conditions
There are medical conditions that can influence usage of Cipro HC Otic . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the medical conditions below applies to you:
- if you are either pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- if you are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any medicine (either prescription or nonprescription), herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you are allergic to medicines, foods, or other substances
Drugs Interaction
There are medicines that may interact with Cipro HC Otic . Because little, if any, of Cipro HC Otic is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.
Clarify with your health care provider whether Cipro HC Otic may interact with other medicines you take. Also, consult your health care provider in advance if you are going to start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Cipro HC Otic Usage Guidelines
Use Cipro HC Otic as directed by your doctor. Read the medicine's label for precise dosing instructions.
- Shake well before each use.
- Cipro HC Otic is only for the ear. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Wash hands before and after using Cipro HC Otic .
- Before using, hold the ear drop container in your hand for a few minutes to avoid dizziness that may result from putting cold drops into the ear.
- If possible, it may be easier to have another person place the drops in your ear.
- Lie down or tilt your head so that the affected ear faces up. Gently pull the earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal. Drop the medicine into the ear canal. Keep the ear facing up for several minutes so the medicine can run to the bottom of the ear canal. A clean cotton plug may be gently inserted into the ear canal to prevent medicine from leaking out.
- To prevent germs from getting into your medicine, do not touch the applicator to any surface, including the ear. Keep the container tightly closed.
- To clear up your infection completely, take/use Cipro HC Otic for the full course of treatment. Keep taking/using it even if you feel better in a few days.
- If you miss a dose of Cipro HC Otic , use it as soon as you get it remembered. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, ignore the missed one and get back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Clarify with your health care provider any issues you may have about usage of Cipro HC Otic .
Important safety information on cipro
- Be sure to use Cipro HC Otic for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
- Long-term or repeated use of Cipro HC Otic may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
- Do NOT take more than the dose recommended by your doctor. Do NOT take it longer than prescribed. However, if you are going to do it, check with your doctor first.
- Do not get Cipro HC Otic in your eyes. If Cipro HC Otic gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with cool tap water.
- Talk to your doctor about how to space your doses if you are using other ear drops.
- Do not use Cipro HC Otic for other ear infections or conditions without checking with your doctor.
- If your symptoms do not get better within 7 days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
- Cipro HC Otic should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 1 year old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cipro HC Otic while you are pregnant. It is not known if Cipro HC Otic is found in breast milk after topical use. Do not breast-feed while taking Cipro HC Otic .
Side effects may be caused by Cipro HC Otic
Any medicine may cause side effects, but the majority of people have either slight side effects, or dont have it at all. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical care immediately if any of the following SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); ear redness or swelling.
It sholud be noted, that this is not a full list of possible side effects. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.
Cipro HC Otic storage instructions:
Store Cipro HC Otic below 77 degrees F ( 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Avoid freezing. Do not store in the bathroom. Throw away any unused medicine after your treatment has finished. Keep Cipro HC Otic out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions on Cipro HC Otic , please consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
- Cipro HC Otic is supposed to be used only by the patient it is prescribed to. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or even become worse, inform your doctor.
This article is a summary only, and it does not provide all the information about Cipro HC Otic . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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