Monograph Details
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Ear Disorders
> Ear disorders
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CIPRO HC OTIC |
| Manufacturer |
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Alcon Laboratories, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antibiotic (quinolone) + steroid. |
| Generic Name |
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Ciprofloxacin (as HCl) 0.2%, hydrocortisone 1%; otic susp. |
| Indications |
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Acute otitis externa. |
| Adults and Children |
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To minimize dizziness, warm susp by holding bottle in hand for 1–2 minutes before use. <1yr: not recommended. ≥1yr: 3 drops in affected ear(s) twice daily for 7 days. |
| Contraindications |
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Perforated tympanic membrane. Viral otic infections (e.g., varicella, herpes simplex). |
| Precautions |
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Discontinue if hypersensitivity reaction occurs. Reevaluate if no improvement after 1 week. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Headache, pruritus. |
| How Supplied |
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Susp—10mL (w. dropper) |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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