Ciprofloxacin And Fluocinolone Acetonide (Otic Route)

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine 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.

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Otovel® ear drops in children. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 6 months of age.

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Otovel® ear drops in the elderly.

Ciprofloxacin

Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.

Ciprofloxacin Lactate

Fluocinolone

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.

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 otic dosage form (ear drops):
  • For acute otitis media with tympanostomy tubes:
    • Adults and children 6 months of age and older—0.25 milliliter (1 vial) two times a day for 7 days. Each dose should be 12 hours apart.
    • Children younger than 6 months of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take 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. Do not double doses.