previous few Cipro HC (Otic) Generic Name: ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone (Otic route) sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin hye-droe-KLOR-ide, hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Pregnancy More User Reviews Support Group Q & A Compare Alternatives Pricing & Coupons Commonly used brand name(s) In the U.S. Cipro HC In Canada Cipro Hc Available Dosage Forms: Suspension Therapeutic Class: Anti-Infective/Anti-Inflammatory Combination Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid Chemical Class: Ciprofloxacin Slideshow Sexual Health Q+A: Your Questions Answered Uses For Cipro HC Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone is a combination medicine used to treat otitis externa. Otitis externa, also known as Swimmer's ear, is an infection of the outer ear canal caused by bacteria. The ear canal and outer part of the ear may be swollen, red, and painful. Ciprofloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine) that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by ear infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Before Using Cipro HC In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone combination in children. Geriatric No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone combination in geriatric patients. Interactions with Medicines Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Agomelatine Amifampridine Amisulpride Bepridil Cisapride Desmopressin Dronedarone Flibanserin Mesoridazine Pimozide Piperaquine Rotavirus Vaccine, Live Saquinavir Sparfloxacin Terfenadine Thioridazine Tizanidine Ziprasidone Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Acarbose Acecainide Aceclofenac Acemetacin Acetohexamide Aldesleukin Alfuzosin Alogliptin Alosetron Amiodarone Amitriptyline Amoxapine Amtolmetin Guacil Anagrelide Apomorphine Aripiprazole Aripiprazole Lauroxil Arsenic Trioxide Artemether Asenapine Astemizole Azimilide Azithromycin Bemiparin Bendamustine Benfluorex Bosutinib Bretylium Bromfenac Bufexamac Bupropion Buserelin Canagliflozin Celecoxib Chlorpromazine Chlorpropamide Cholera Vaccine, Live Choline Salicylate Cilostazol Citalopram Clarithromycin Clomipramine Clonixin Clozapine Cobicistat Conivaptan Crizotinib Cyclobenzaprine Dabrafenib Dapagliflozin Dasatinib Deflazacort Degarelix Delamanid Desipramine Deslorelin Deutetrabenazine Dexibuprofen Dexketoprofen Diclofenac Diflunisal Dipyrone Disopyramide Dofetilide Dolasetron Domperidone Donepezil Doxorubicin Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Droperidol Droxicam Efavirenz Eliglustat Eltrombopag Erlotinib Erythromycin Escitalopram Etodolac Etofenamate Etoricoxib Exenatide Felbinac Fenoprofen Fepradinol Feprazone Fingolimod Flecainide Floctafenine Fluconazole Flufenamic Acid Fluoxetine Flurbiprofen Foscarnet Gatifloxacin Gemifloxacin Gliclazide Glimepiride Glipizide Gliquidone Glyburide Gonadorelin Goserelin Granisetron Halofantrine Haloperidol Histrelin Hydroxychloroquine Hydroxyzine Ibuprofen Ibutilide Ifosfamide Iloperidone Imipramine Indomethacin Insulin Insulin Aspart, Recombinant Insulin Bovine Insulin Degludec Insulin Detemir Insulin Glargine, Recombinant Insulin Glulisine Insulin Lispro, Recombinant Ketoconazole Ketoprofen Ketorolac Lapatinib Leuprolide Levofloxacin Linagliptin Liraglutide Lopinavir Lornoxicam Loxoprofen Lumefantrine Lumiracoxib Lurasidone Meclofenamate Mefenamic Acid Mefloquine Meloxicam Metformin Methadone Metronidazole Mifepristone Miglitol Moricizine Morniflumate Moxifloxacin Nabumetone Nadroparin Nafarelin Naloxegol Naproxen Nateglinide Nepafenac Netupitant Niflumic Acid Nilotinib Nimesulide Nimesulide Beta Cyclodextrin Norfloxacin Nortriptyline Octreotide Ofloxacin Olaparib Ondansetron Oxaprozin Oxyphenbutazone Paliperidone Panobinostat Parecoxib Pasireotide Pazopanib Phenylbutazone Piketoprofen Pimavanserin Pioglitazone Pirfenidone Piroxicam Pitolisant Pixantrone Pomalidomide Posaconazole Pramlintide Pranoprofen Procainamide Prochlorperazine Proglumetacin Promethazine Propafenone Propyphenazone Proquazone Protriptyline Quetiapine Quinidine Quinine Ranolazine Rasagiline Repaglinide Ribociclib Rofecoxib Rosiglitazone Salicylic Acid Salmeterol Salsalate Saxagliptin Sematilide Sevoflurane Simeprevir Simvastatin Sitagliptin Sodium Phosphate Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic Sodium Salicylate Solifenacin Sorafenib Sotalol Sulindac Sulpiride Sunitinib Tacrolimus Tasimelteon Tedisamil Telavancin Telithromycin Tenoxicam Tetrabenazine Theophylline Tiaprofenic Acid Tolazamide Tolbutamide Tolfenamic Acid Tolmetin Toremifene Trazodone Trifluoperazine Trimipramine Triptorelin Valdecoxib Vandetanib Vardenafil Vemurafenib Vildagliptin Vinflunine Voriconazole Warfarin Zuclopenthixol Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Aceclofenac Alcuronium Aminolevulinic Acid Atracurium Chloroquine Colestipol Cyclosporine Diclofenac Dutasteride Fosphenytoin Gallamine Hexafluorenium Itraconazole Lanthanum Carbonate Licorice Metocurine Mycophenolate Mofetil Olanzapine Phenytoin Primidone Probenecid Rifapentine Ropinirole Ropivacaine Saiboku-To Sildenafil Zolpidem Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco. Caffeine Other Medical Problems The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Viral ear infections (e.g., varicella or herpes simplex) Should not be used in patients with these conditions. Proper Use of Cipro HC This medicine is to be used only in the ear . Do not use it in the eyes and do not take it by mouth. If this medicine is accidently swallowed, call your doctor right away. It is important that the infected ear remains clean and dry. When bathing, avoid getting the infected ear wet. Avoid swimming unless your doctor has instructed you otherwise. To use the ear drops: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Hold the bottle in your hands for 1 or 2 minutes to warm up the solution before putting it in your ear. Putting a cold solution in your ear could cause you to become dizzy. Shake the bottle well. Lie down on your side with your infected ear facing up. Put the drops in the infected ear. You should remain on your side for at least one minute. Repeat the above steps if both ears are infected. To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the ear). Also, keep the container tightly closed. Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if you feel better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon. Do not miss any doses. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. For ear drops dosage form: For ear infections: Adults and children above 1 year of age Place 3 drops in the affected ear two times a day. Children younger than 1 year of age Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Missed Dose If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Precautions While Using Cipro HC If your symptoms do not improve, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have itching; hives; hoarseness; rash; shortness of breath; trouble breathing; trouble swallowing; or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth. Cipro HC Side Effects Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Incidence not known Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings cracked, dry, or scaly skin hives or welts itching redness of the skin skin rash swelling Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Less common Headache Incidence not known Cough hair loss or thinning of hair headache, severe and throbbing Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. 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