Monograph Details
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Ear Disorders
> Ear disorders
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CIPRODEX 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) 0.3%, dexamethasone 0.1%; otic susp. |
| Indications |
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Acute otitis media in pediatric patients with tympanostomy tubes. Acute otitis externa. |
| Adults and Children |
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<6 months: not recommended. ≥6 months: 4 drops in affected ear(s) twice daily for 7 days. |
| Contraindications |
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Viral otic infections (eg, herpes simplex). |
| Precautions |
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Discontinue if superinfection or hypersensitivity occurs. Reevaluate if no improvement after 1 week. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Ear discomfort/pain, pruritus, debris, dysgeusia, erythema. |
| How Supplied |
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Susp—7.5mL |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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