Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops

Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops is a prescription ear drop made with ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone. Each labeled dose contains ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1%, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic plus a corticosteroid. This combination is used to treat bacterial ear infections and reduce redness, swelling, and pain in the ear canal. Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops is intended for short-term use when a clinician has confirmed that a steroid-antibiotic ear drop is appropriate.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin stops bacteria from multiplying by blocking a process they need to copy their DNA. Dexamethasone calms the immune response, which helps reduce ear swelling, redness, and discomfort while the antibiotic treats the infection.

This labeled ear drop is meant for local treatment inside the ear, so it works where the infection and inflammation are, rather than as a full-body medicine. Compared with the sister form Ciplox D Eye Ointment, Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops is easier to place into the ear canal and is often chosen when a doctor wants a liquid that spreads quickly and coats the affected area. Because it contains a steroid, it is typically selected when infection is accompanied by swelling, pain, or marked irritation.

• Bacterial outer ear infection
• Inflamed, painful ear canal
• Ear infection with swelling or discharge
• Short-term treatment when antibiotic + steroid therapy is needed

• Use exactly as prescribed for the ear, not the eye, unless your prescriber specifically instructs otherwise.
• Warm the bottle in your hand for a minute before use so the ear drops feel more comfortable.
• Lie on your side or tilt your head, place the prescribed number of drops into the affected ear, and keep the ear upward for a few minutes.
• Do not let the dropper touch your ear, fingers, or any surface to avoid contamination.
• If both ears are treated, use a separate routine for each ear as directed by your doctor.
• Finish the full course even if symptoms improve early.

Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops provides ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% per labeled ear drop formulation. The exact number of drops and how often you use them depend on the severity of the infection, your age, and your prescriber’s instructions; many patients use it multiple times daily for a short course. Your doctor decides the dose and duration, and you should not use more than directed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone may include:

• Ear irritation or burning after instilling the drops
• Mild itching in the ear
• Temporary ear discomfort or stinging
• Strange taste in the mouth after use if drops drain
• Headache
• More noticeable local burning if the ear canal is already inflamed

• Use only in the ear as prescribed; do not use if the doctor has said you have a torn eardrum unless specifically instructed.
• Tell your clinician if you have a history of quinolone allergy, steroid sensitivity, or severe reactions to antibiotics.
• Longer or repeated use may raise the risk of secondary infection, including fungal overgrowth.
• Do not use contact lenses or place anything in the ear unless your clinician says it is safe; for ear treatment, avoid cotton swabs deep in the canal.
• Use caution if you have a very painful or swollen ear, diabetes, or a condition that weakens immunity.
• If symptoms do not improve within a few days, or they worsen, contact your prescriber.
• This medicine can cause brief dizziness or discomfort in some people, so be careful with activities if you feel off-balance.

• Other ear medicines or ear drops unless your doctor says they can be used together
• Other corticosteroids, which may increase steroid exposure if used heavily or for long periods
• Systemic ciprofloxacin or other antibiotics, which may require review of total antibiotic use
• Medicines that suppress the immune system, which can increase infection risk

Store Ciplox D Eye/Ear Drops tightly closed at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture, and keep it out of reach of children.