Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone otic

In the U.S.

• Cipro HC

In Canada

• Cipro Hc

Available Dosage Forms:

• Suspension

Therapeutic Class: Anti-Infective/Anti-Inflammatory Combination

Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid

Chemical Class: Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone is a combination medicine used to treat otitis externa. Otitis externa, also known as Swimmer's ear, is an infection of the outer ear canal caused by bacteria. The ear canal and outer part of the ear may be swollen, red, and painful.

Ciprofloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine) that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by ear infections.

ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone is available only with your doctor's prescription.

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

ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone may cause serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Stop using ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone 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.

1 year and older:
-Usual dose: Instill 3 drops into the affected ear(s) 2 times a day
-Duration of therapy: 7 days

Comments:
-Patients should lie with the affected ear upward before administration. Once instilled, the patient should remain in this position for at least 30 to 60 seconds.
-If both ears are affected, this procedure should be repeated for the opposite ear.

Use: Treatment of acute otitis externa due to susceptible strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Proteus mirabilis

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