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Ciprofloxacin and Hydrocortisone (Otic route)
sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin hye-droe-KLOR-ide, hye-droe-KOR-ti-soneBrand Name(s)
In the US: Cipro HC
In Canada: Cipro Hc
Dosage forms
Suspension
Classifications
Therapeutic: Anti-Infective/Anti-Inflammatory Combination; Pharmacologic: Adrenal Glucocorticoid; Chemical: Ciprofloxacin
Uses of This Medicine
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 This Medicine
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: