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Cipro HC Ear Drops (Ciprofloxacin/Hydrocortisone)
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Product Details
Description
Cipro HC Otic (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride and hydrocortisone otic suspension) is a prescription ear drop used to treat outer ear infections in adults and pediatric patients who are at least 1 years old.
Cipro HC Otic is available in a 10 mL bottle that contains a dropper dispenser.
Fact Table
Formula
C17H18FN3O3 (Ciprofloxacin) + C21H28O5 (Hydrocortisone)
License
US FDA
Bioavailability
Low (due to local otic administration)
Legal status
Prescription only (Rx)
Chemical Name
Ciprofloxacin + Hydrocortisone
Elimination half-life
Ciprofloxacin: 4 hours, Hydrocortisone: 1.5 hours
Dosage (Strength)
Ciprofloxacin 0.2% + Hydrocortisone 1% (in 10 mL suspension)
Pregnancy
Consult a doctor
Brands
Cipro HC Otic
Protein binding
Ciprofloxacin: 20-40%, Hydrocortisone: 90%
PubChem CID
Ciprofloxacin: 2764, Hydrocortisone: 5754
MedlinePlus
a605002
ChEBI
Ciprofloxacin: 100241, Hydrocortisone: 17650
ATC code
S02CA03
DrugBank
DB00537 (Ciprofloxacin), DB00741 (Hydrocortisone)
KEGG
D00084 (Ciprofloxacin), D00094 (Hydrocortisone)
Routes of administration
Otic (ear drops)
Directions
Use Cipro HC Otic as instructed by the prescribing doctor, who will determine an appropriate Cipro HC Otic dosage for your or your child.
Shake the bottle well before using. Do not let the dropper touch any surface; this will help minimize the risk of contamination.
Keep Cipro HC Otic stored at temperatures below 25°C (77°F); do not freeze; keep out of light and away from children.
For additional product use information, refer to the medication guide that comes with the Cipro HC Otic prescription.
If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your or your child’s doctor or pharmacist.
Ingredients
The active ingredients in Cipro HC Otic are ciprofloxacin hydrochloride and hydrocortisone.
Inactive ingredients include polyvinyl alcohol, sodium chloride, sodium acetate, glacial acetic acid, phospholipon 90H (modified lecithin), polysorbate, and purified water. Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may be added to balance pH.
Contraindications
Patients with a suspected or known perforation of the tympanic membrane, viral infections of the external ear canal, or who are allergic to hydrocortisone, ciprofloxacin, or any other quinolone medications should not use Cipro HC Otic.
Cautions
- Before you or your child begins using Cipro HC Otic, inform the doctor of:
- All the prescription and over-the-counter medications you or your child takes or ear drops you or your child uses
- Your or your child’s allergies
- Your or your child’s current health problems and past medical history
- Your or your child’s pregnancy or breastfeeding status
- Cipro HC Otic is associated with the following warnings and precautions:
- Hypersensitivity or allergic reactions, including skin rashes or anaphylaxis
- Overgrowth of organisms that are not susceptible to Cipro HC Otic, including fungi
Side Effects
Headache and itching are some Cipro HC Otic side effects; however, patients may experience other side effects.
Immediately contact a doctor if side effects bother you or your child or the side effects won’t go away.
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Reference
Cipro HC Otic. Fort Worth, TX: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.; 2016.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 13834
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