Ciprodex
Indicated to manage bacterial ear infections and formulated to alleviate inflammation and oedema within the ear canal.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredients
- Ciprofloxacin · Dexamethasone
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Ear drops, solution
- Strengths
- 0.3/0.1%
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Ciprodex vary by country.
Ciprodex details
- Conditions
- Acute Otitis Externa · Acute Otitis Media in Patients with Tympanostomy Tubes · Bacterial Otitis Externa · Post-operative Otitis
- Alternative names
- Cilodex
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid and Antiinfective
- Pharmacological class
- Fluoroquinolone / Corticosteroid
- Minor side effects
- application site pruritus; ear discomfort
- Moderate side effects
- ear congestion; taste perversion
- Dosage forms
- Ear drops, solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 1–2 days
- Duration
- 7–10 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 6 months.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones; viral infections of the ear canal; fungal infections of the ear canal; tuberculous infections of the ear
Precautions and warnings
discontinue at first sign of skin rash; prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; hypersensitivity reaction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to manage bacterial ear infections and formulated to alleviate inflammation and oedema within the ear canal.
Mechanism of action
This product combines a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, which inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, with a potent corticosteroid that suppresses the inflammatory response by inducing phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if the potential benefit outweighs the risk to the foetus. Breastfeeding: Use with caution; systemic absorption is minimal.
What you will receive
Ciprodex is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Novartis and do not ship the original Ciprodex.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ciprofloxacin / Dexamethasone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Ciprodex
Ciprodex is a combination of Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone, which is used for the treatment of conditions including Acute Otitis Externa, Acute Otitis Media in Patients with Tympanostomy Tubes and Bacterial Otitis Externa. Frequently referenced alongside its alternative brand Cilodex, the medication is supplied in a bottle form with a strength of 0.3/0.1%.
Buying Ciprodex online
Ciprodex is registered across 13 markets including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. As one of the most ordered ear treatments across the region, it is easily secured online by expats and individuals living far from a nearby pharmacy. These supplies offer a convenient way to manage ear inflammation while travelling or residing anywhere in Asia.