Zeprodex Ear Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Ciprofloxacin , Dexamethasone
Used For
Ear Infection
How it works
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial . Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, has been shown to suppress inflammation by inhibiting multiple inflammatory cytokines resulting in decreased edema, fibrin deposition, capillary leakage and migration of inflammatory cells.
Zeprodex Ear Usage And Safety
Dosage
Ciprofloxacin , Dexamethasone
Side Effects
Ear discomfort , Ear pain , Ear precipitate , Irritability , Taste Perversion .
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.
Indication
It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible isolates of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below:Acute Otitis Media (AOM) in pediatric patients (age 6 months and older) with tympanostomy tubes due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Acute Otitis Externa (AOE) in pediatric (age 6 months and older), adult and elderly patients due to Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
When not to Use
It is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication.
Zeprodex Ear Precautions
Precaution
It 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. Some reactions were accompanied by cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema (including laryngeal, pharyngeal, or facial edema), airway obstruction, dyspnea, urticaria, and itching.
Zeprodex Ear Warnings
Warning 1
Prolonged use of may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible, bacteria and fungi. If the infection is not improved after one week of treatment, cultures should be obtained to guide further treatment. If such infections occur, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy.
Warning 2
If otorrhea persists after a full course of therapy, or if two or more episodes of otorrhea occur within six months, further evaluation is recommended to exclude an underlying condition such as cholesteatoma, foreign body, or a tumor .
Warning 3
Because of the potential for unwanted effects in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Zeprodex Ear Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
