Ciprodex Dosage
Generic name: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 3mg in 1mL, Dexamethasone 1mg in 1mL
Dosage form: otic suspension
Drug class: Otic steroids with anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 26, 2023.
2.1 Important Administration Instructions
- CIPRODEX is for otic use (ears) only, and not for ophthalmic use, or for injection.
- Shake well immediately before use.
2.2 Dosage
For the Treatment of Acute Otitis Media in Pediatric Patients (age 6 months and older) With Tympanostomy Tubes
The recommended dosage regimen through tympanostomy tubes is as follows:
- Four drops [equivalent to 0.14 mL of CIPRODEX, (consisting of 0.42 mg of ciprofloxacin and 0.14 mg of dexamethasone)] instilled into the affected ear twice daily for seven days.
- The suspension should be warmed by holding the bottle in the hand for one or two minutes to avoid dizziness, which may result from the instillation of a cold suspension.
- The patient should lie with the affected ear upward, and then the drops should be instilled.
- The tragus should then be pumped 5 times by pushing inward to facilitate penetration of the drops into the middle ear.
- This position should be maintained for 60 seconds. Repeat, if necessary, for the opposite ear.
- Discard unused portion after therapy is completed.
For the Treatment of Acute Otitis Externa (age 6 months and older)
The recommended dosage regimen is as follows:
- Four drops [equivalent to 0.14 mL of CIPRODEX, (consisting of 0.42 mg ciprofloxacin and 0.14 mg dexamethasone)] instilled into the affected ear twice daily for seven days.
- The suspension should be warmed by holding the bottle in the hand for one or two minutes to avoid dizziness, which may result from the instillation of a cold suspension.
- The patient should lie with the affected ear upward, and then the drops should be instilled.
- This position should be maintained for 60 seconds to facilitate penetration of the drops into the ear canal. Repeat, if necessary, for the opposite ear.
- Discard unused portion after therapy is completed.
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