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DescriptionCiprofloxacin (sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin) and dexamethasone (dex-a-METH-a-sone) is a combination of two medicines used to treat ear infections. One of the medicines is an antibiotic (medicine used to fight infection) and the other is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine). The antibiotic (ciprofloxacin) is used to fight ear infections. The corticosteroid (dexamethasone) is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by ear infections. This medicine is used to treat middle ear infection with drainage through a tube in children 6 months of age and older. A middle ear infection is an infection caused by bacteria behind the eardrum. People who have a tube in the eardrum may notice drainage from the ear canal. This medicine is also used to treat outer ear canal infections in patients 6 months of age or older. An outer ear canal infection, also known as “Swimmer"s Ear,” is a bacterial infection of the outer ear canal. The ear canal and outer part of the ear may swell, turn red, and be painful. Also, a fluid discharge may appear in the ear canal. This medicine is available only with your doctor"s prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone combination, the following should be considered: Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin (e.g., Cipro) or any related medicines, such as nalidixic acid, norfloxacin (e.g., Noroxin) or ofloxacin (e.g., Floxin),. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Pregnancy—This medicine has not been studied in pregnant women. It should be used with caution in pregnant women. Be sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant while you are using this medicine. Breast-feeding—It is not known whether this medicine passes into human breast milk. Similar medicines pass into breast milk after they have been taken by mouth. Because there is a potential for unwanted effects in nursing babies, mothers who are using this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor. Children—There is no specific information comparing use of ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone combination in children younger than 6 months of age with use in other age groups. This medicine should not be used in children under 6 months of age. Older adults—Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work the same way they do in younger people of if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. It is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults. Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine. Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Proper Use of This MedicineThis medicine is to be used in the ear only. It is not approved for use in the eye. Do not take by mouth. If this medicine is accidently swallowed call your doctor right away. It is important that the infected ear(s) remain clean and dry. When bathing, avoid getting the infected ear(s) wet. Avoid swimming unless your doctor has instructed you otherwise. To use:
To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment , even if your symptoms have disappeared. Do not miss any doses . If the ear drops are not used for as long as the doctor recommended your infection can return. Dosing—The dose of ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone may be different for different patients. Follow your doctor"s orders or the directions on the label. Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Missed dose—If you miss a dose of this medicine, use 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. Storage—To store this medicine:
Precautions While Using This MedicineIf your symptoms do not improve within a week, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. If you experience a rash or an allergic reaction to this medicine, stop using it and call your doctor immediately. Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome. Less common Ear discomfort; ear pain; itching skin on the ear Rare Bitter, sour or unusual taste in mouth; ear congestion; ear debris; ear residue; redness of skin superimposed ear infection (second ear infection) Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. Developed: 06/22/2004 The information contained in the Thomson Healthcare (Micromedex) products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatment. It is not a substitute for a medical exam, nor does it replace the need for services provided by medical professionals. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter drugs (including any herbal medicines or supplements) or following any treatment or regimen. Only your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you. The use of the Thomson Healthcare products is at your sole risk. These products are provided "AS IS" and "as available" for use, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Thomson Healthcare and Drugs.com make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, usefulness or completeness of any of the information contained in the products. Additionally, THOMSON HEALTHCARE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE OPINIONS OR OTHER SERVICE OR DATA YOU MAY ACCESS, DOWNLOAD OR USE AS A RESULT OF USE OF THE THOMSON HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. Thomson Healthcare does not assume any responsibility or risk for your use of the Thomson Healthcare products. Where can I get more information about Ciprodex ? We recommend to use www.Drugs.com Typical mistypes for Ciprodex xiprodex, viprodex, fiprodex, diprodex, cuprodex, cjprodex, ckprodex, coprodex, c9prodex, c8prodex, ciorodex, cilrodex, ci-rodex, ci0rodex, cipeodex, cipdodex, cipfodex, ciptodex, cip5odex, cip4odex, cipridex, ciprkdex, ciprldex, ciprpdex, cipr0dex, cipr9dex, ciprosex, ciproxex, ciprocex, ciprofex, ciprorex, ciproeex, ciprodwx, ciprodsx, ciproddx, ciprodrx, ciprod4x, ciprod3x, ciprodez, ciprodec, ciproded, ciprodes, iprodex, cprodex, cirodex, cipodex, ciprdex, ciproex, ciprodx, ciprode, icprodex, cpirodex, cirpodex, cipordex, ciprdoex, ciproedx, ciprodxe, cciprodex, ciiprodex, cipprodex, ciprrodex, ciproodex, ciproddex, ciprodeex, ciprodexx, etc.
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