Ciproxin-Hydrocortison
Ciproxin-Hydrocortison ear drops contain an antibiotic and cortisone to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation in the outer ear.
Form
korvatipat, suspensio
Strength
2 mg/ml + 10 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Novartis Finland Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Children over 2 years old, adults, and seniors: 3 drops in the infected ear twice a day.
Method
Wash your hands, warm the bottle in your hands, shake well. Lie down with the infected ear facing up. Put 3 drops into the ear without touching the skin with the dropper tip. Stay lying down for 30 seconds. If both ears need treatment, repeat for the other ear.
Important
A maximum of 6 drops per infected ear per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Ear itching
RARE
- •Ear pain
- •Blood congestion in the ear
- •Uncomfortable feeling in the ear
- •Redness of the ear canal
- •Too many ear drops in the ear canal
- •Reduced hearing
- •Ringing in the ears
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Skin peeling
- •Skin fungal infection
- •Hives
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Local numbness
- •Burning sensation
- •Blurred vision
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin, hydrocortisone, other quinolone antibiotics, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have a viral or fungal ear infection, or if your eardrum is damaged.
- Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other vision problems.
- If you get a rash, itching, or difficulty breathing, stop use and contact a doctor immediately (call 112 for breathing difficulties).
- You may be more prone to other infections while using this medicine, especially after long-term use.
Show 3 more warnings
- Do not give to children under 2 years old. Ask your doctor for advice.
- Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- This medicine contains benzyl alcohol and latex rubber, which can cause allergic reactions and local irritation.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. For temporary use. (updated 18.12.2023)