Ciprofloxacinside effects
ciprofloxacin 2 MG/ML / hydrocortisone 10 MG/ML Otic Suspension [Cipro HC]
Adverse reactions
In Phase 3 clinical trials, a total of 564 patients were treated with CIPRO ® HC OTIC. Adverse events with at least remote relationship to treatment included headache (1.2%) and pruritus (0.4%). The following treatment-related adverse events were each reported in a single patient: migraine, hypesthesia, paresthesia, fungal dermatitis, cough, rash, urticaria, and alopecia. The following reactions have been identified during post-approval use of CIPRO ® HC OTIC in clinical practice. Because they are reported voluntarily from a population of unknown size, estimates of frequency cannot be made. The reactions, which have been chosen for inclusion due to either their seriousness, frequency of reporting, possible causal connection to CIPRO ® HC OTIC, or a combination of these factors, include: dizziness, ear canal erythema, ear congestion, hypoacusis, and medication residue.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective November 21, 2023. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Warnings
NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. NOT FOR INJECTION. CIPRO ® HC OTIC should be discontinued at the first appearance of a skin rash or any other sign of hypersensitivity. Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions, some following the first dose, have been reported in patients receiving systemic quinolones. Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require immediate emergency treatment. The dropper cap contains natural rubber (latex) which may cause severe allergic reactions.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective November 21, 2023. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Contraindications
CIPRO ® HC OTIC is contraindicated in persons with a history of hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone, ciprofloxacin, or any member of the quinolone class of antimicrobial agents. This nonsterile product should not be used if the tympanic membrane is known or suspected to be perforated. Use of this product is contraindicated in viral infections of the external canal, including varicella and herpes simplex infections.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective November 21, 2023. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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