Cipro HC Side Effects

Generic Name: ciprofloxacin / hydrocortisone otic

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

For the Consumer

Applies to ciprofloxacin/hydrocortisone otic: otic suspension

Along with its needed effects, ciprofloxacin/hydrocortisone otic may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while 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

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

• 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 disorder, full sensation of the ear, medication residue
Postmarketing reports: Ear congestion, ear discomfort, ear pain, hearing disorder, hypoacusis, tinnitus^[Ref]

Nervous system

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

Dermatologic

Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rash, urticaria
Frequency not reported: Alopecia, fungal dermatitis
Postmarketing reports: Fungal skin infection, skin exfoliation^[Ref]

Local

Postmarketing reports: Ear canal erythema, ear pruritus^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

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

Respiratory

Frequency not reported: Cough^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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