Tradename:
Cipro
Composition:
10 ml of solution contains:
Active Ingredient:
ciprofloxacin – 35mg
Indications:
Cipro is indicated for localized or diffuse otitis externa, accompanied by a strong inflammatory reaction caused by microorganisms sensitive to ciprofloxacin.
Method of administration and dosage:
First clean your ear canal thoroughly. It is preferable to enter the solution at room temperature, and even better at body temperature. Apply the drug by drip into the external ear canal, the dosage is 3 to 4 drops 2-4 times a day, or more often if necessary. The patient should first lie on the opposite side of the affected area and should remain in this position for 5-10 minutes. Then, preferably, the ear canal is closed with a cotton swab, which should be left on for 1-2 hours. In general, the duration of treatment does not exceed 5-10 days. In some cases, the treatment may be extended. Like all antibacterial drugs, prolonged use can lead to overgrowth of resistant microorganisms or fungi.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug, as well as in patients with hypersensitivity to other fluoroquinolones.
Side effects:
the ingredients have little sensitization, however, as with any substance, when applied to the skin, an allergic reaction to any of these ingredients may occur.
Precautions:
As with other antibacterial drugs, long-term use of Ciprofloxacin can lead to overgrowth of refractory organisms, including fungi.
Ciprofloxacin should be discontinued at the first appearance of a skin rash or any other sign of hypersensitivity reactions.
Incompatibility:
alkaline solutions.
Contraindications:
Pregnancy and lactation, since there have b no controlled studies in pregnant women. Cipro should be used during pregnancy only if
the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. The elimination of ciprofloxacin in breast milk after topical administration has not been studied, therefore, caution should be exercised when prescribing Ciprofloxacin to nursing mothers.
Drug interactions:
Specific studies of drug interactions with ear drops with ciprofloxacin have not been conducted, since the systemic effect can be considered insignificant.
Effects on ability to drive and use cars:
There is no evidence of the effect of Cipro used in these conditions.
Overdose:
in case of local overdose, remove the excess amount with tap water.
Packaging
the cardboard box contains a plastic bottle with a dropper and a cap containing 10 ml of