Cipocain Ear Drops 5ml Specification

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Ciprofloxacin , Lignocaine

Used For

Ear Infection

How it works

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial . Lignocaine is a member of the amino amide class of local anesthetics. Local anesthetics block the generation and the conduction of nerve impulses by increasing the threshold for electrical excitation in the nerve, by slowing propagation of the nerve impulse, and by reducing the rate of rise of the action potential.

Usage And Safety

Dosage

For the Treatment of Acute Otitis Media in Pediatric Patients (age 6 months and older) With Tympanostomy Tubes : Four drops instilled into the affected ear twice daily for seven days. For the Treatment of Acute Otitis Externa (age 6 months and older) : Four drops instilled into the affected ear twice daily for seven days. OR As directed by your physician.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Cipocain Ear Drops 5ml