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Pronunciation |
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(sip
roe FLOKS a sin & hye droe
KOR ti sone) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Cipro® HC
Otic |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Antibiotic/Corticosteroid, Otic |
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Use |
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Treatment of acute otitis externa, sometimes known as
"swimmer's ear" |
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Usual Dosage |
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Children >1 year of age and Adults: Otic: The recommended dosage for all
patients is three drops of the suspension in the affected ear twice daily for
seven day; twice-daily dosing schedule is more convenient for patients than that
of existing treatments with hydrocortisone, which are typically administered
three or four times a day; a twice-daily dosage schedule may be especially
helpful for parents and caregivers of young children |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Dosage Forms |
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Suspension, otic: Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride 0.2% and hydrocortisone
1% |
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