Cipro HC Side Effects

Generic Name: ciprofloxacin / hydrocortisone otic

Note: This page contains information about the side effects of ciprofloxacin / hydrocortisone otic. Some of the dosage forms included on this document may not apply to the brand name Cipro HC.

For the Consumer

Applies to ciprofloxacin / hydrocortisone otic: otic suspension

In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by ciprofloxacin / hydrocortisone otic. In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.

Major Side Effects

You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking ciprofloxacin / hydrocortisone otic:

• Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
• burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
• cracked, dry, or scaly skin
• hives or welts
• itching
• redness of the skin
• skin rash
• swelling

Minor Side Effects

Some of the side effects that can occur with ciprofloxacin / hydrocortisone otic may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:

• Headache

• Cough
• hair loss or thinning of hair
• headache, severe and throbbing

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to ciprofloxacin / hydrocortisone otic: otic suspension

General

The most commonly occurring side effects included headache, fever, and pruritus.^[Ref]

Other

Common (1% to 10%): Fever, infection, otitis externa (non-treated ear), otitis media
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Ear pain, ear disorder, ear congestion, ear discomfort, medication residue, full sensation of the ear
Frequency not reported: Hypoacusis, tinnitus
Postmarketing reports: Hearing disorder^[Ref]

Nervous system

Common (1% to 10%): Headache
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hypoesthesia, hypesthesia, paresthesia, dizziness
Frequency not reported: Migraine^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rash, urticaria, fungal skin infection, skin exfoliation^[Ref]

Local

Common (1% to 10%): Ear pruritus
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Ear canal erythema^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Common (1% to 10%): Nausea^[Ref]

Respiratory

Frequency not reported: Cough^[Ref]

Not all side effects for Cipro HC may be reported. You should always consult a doctor or healthcare professional for medical advice. Side effects can be reported to the FDA here.

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