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EspañolCipro HC overview
BRAND NAMES:
Ciprodex, Cipro HC, Cortisporin, Cortisporin TC, Otovel, Otovel, Otovel
Generic Names:
Cipro Hc
Uses:
Treats infections of the ear canal, minor swelling of the ear, and other ear problems.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antibacterial, Anti-Infective/Anti-Inflammatory Combination
Forms:
Liquid, Drop
How it’s taken:
Into the ear
What form(s) does Cipro HC come in
Liquid
Drop
What are common Cipro HC doses?
Bottle 10ML of 0.2-1%
Common Cipro HC prescriptions
Cipro HC
10ml of 0.2-1% bottle
How to take Cipro HC
Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.
Wash your hands.
Warm the drops by holding the bottle in your hands for a few minutes.
Shake the suspension well before using.
Never touch the dropper to your ear or anything else.
Lie down or tilt your head to the side.
Drop the prescribed number of drops into the ear.
Keep the ear tilted up for a few minutes or insert a cotton plug into the ear.
Wash your hands again so as not to spread the infection.
Keep the ear tilted up for a few minutes or insert a cotton plug into the ear.
Never touch the dropper to your ear or anything else.
Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.
Wash your hands.
Warm the drops by holding the bottle in your hands for a few minutes.
Wash your hands again so as not to spread the infection.
Lie down or tilt your head to the side.
Drop the prescribed number of drops into the ear.
Shake the suspension well before using.
What to do if you miss a dose of Cipro HC
Use as soon as possible except when it is close to the time for your next dose.
If almost time for next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Cipro HC contraindications
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic medicines or to steroids such as cortisone, hydrocortisone, or prednisone.
Cipro HC warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you have a history of ear problems or a perforated ear drum.
If you have herpes simplex or chicken pox, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
If your symptoms do not get better in one week or become worse, call your doctor.
Cipro HC interactions
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have a history of ear problems or a perforated ear drum.
If you have herpes simplex or chicken pox, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
If your symptoms do not get better in one week or become worse, call your doctor.
Cipro HC side effects
Serious Side Effects
Skin rash, redness, swelling or intense itching that develops after you start using this medicine.
Less Serious Side Effects
Stinging or burning of the ear