Cipro HC

Name: Cipro HC

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Cipro Hc
  2. Cipro Hc

Storage

Store the US product below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.Store the Canadian product 59 to 77 degrees F(15 to 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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Cipro HC Overview

Cipro HC is a brand name medication included in a group of medications called Corticosteroids acting locally. For more information about Cipro HC see its generics Ciprofloxacin, Hydrocortisone

Manufacturer

  • Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Proper Use of Cipro HC

This medicine is to be used only in the ear. Do not use it in the eyes and do not take it by mouth. If this medicine is accidently swallowed, call your doctor right away.

It is important that the infected ear remains clean and dry. When bathing, avoid getting the infected ear wet. Avoid swimming unless your doctor has instructed you otherwise.

To use the ear drops:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Hold the bottle in your hands for 1 or 2 minutes to warm up the solution before putting it in your ear. Putting a cold solution in your ear could cause you to become dizzy.
  • Shake the bottle well.
  • Lie down on your side with your infected ear facing up.
  • Put the drops in the infected ear. You should remain on your side for at least one minute.
  • Repeat the above steps if both ears are infected.

To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the ear). Also, keep the container tightly closed.

Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if you feel better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon. Do not miss any doses.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For ear drops dosage form:
    • For ear infections:
      • Adults and children above 1 year of age—Place 3 drops in the affected ear two times a day.
      • Children younger than 1 year of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Precautions While Using Cipro HC

If your symptoms do not improve, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have itching; hives; hoarseness; rash; shortness of breath; trouble breathing; trouble swallowing; or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth.

Uses of Cipro HC

  • It is used to treat ear infections.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Cipro HC?

  • If you have an allergy to ciprofloxacin, hydrocortisone, or any other part of Cipro HC (ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone).
  • If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
  • If you have any of these health problems: Chickenpox, herpes infection, or viral infection of the ear.
  • If you have a hole in the eardrum.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Cipro HC with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

How do I store and/or throw out Cipro HC?

  • Store at room temperature. Do not freeze.
  • Protect from light.
  • Throw away any part not used after treatment is done.
  • Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.
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