AntiInfectiveMeds
Since 2010
| Quantity | Price per bottle | You save | Total price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | £12.08 | - | £24.15 | |
| 3 | £10.49 | £4.74 | £31.48 | |
| 4 | £8.20 | £15.48 | £32.82 | |
| 5 | £7.07 | £25.04 | £35.34 |
Your order is carefully packed and is dispatched within 24 hours. Here is what a typical package looks like.
Sized like a regular personal letter (approximately 24x11x0.7 cm), with no indication of what is inside.
| Delivery Method | Estimated delivery |
|---|---|
| Express Free for orders over £222.24 | Estimated delivery to the UK: 4-7 days |
| Standard Free for orders over £148.16 | Estimated delivery to the UK: 14-21 days |
Ciprodex is a combined liquid medicine with 2 active ingredients. It is used only to treat ear infections caused by bacteria. The medicine (sterile solution, 7.5 mL) is put into the ear and must not be swallowed, injected or used in any other way.
The aims of treatment are to clear the infection, ease pain or swelling, and help prevent complications. In the UK, the choice of treatment is usually based on the clinician's assessment of the infection and how severe the symptoms are.
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, this medicine may be suitable for:
This solution is not intended for children under 6 months of age.
Ciprodex is a combined anti-infective medicine. It contains two active ingredients that work together at the site of infection.
The active ingredients in Ciprodex are:
The standard dose of 4 drops corresponds to 0.42/0.14 mg of ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone.
The solution also contains inactive ingredients that help give the product its dosage form.
Ciprofloxacin HCl is an antimicrobial medicine (a second-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic). It has been available since the mid-1980s and is widely used to treat a broad range of infections in different parts of the body and with different causes.
This substance has strong bactericidal activity against most susceptible pathogens. Because of its properties, it is used to treat infectious diseases of different severity, including severe infections.
When Ciprodex ear drops and their active ingredient, ciprofloxacin HCl, enter a bacterial cell through the outer membrane, the following happens:
Pathogens are destroyed with minimal release of bacterial structural components (endotoxins), which may help reduce the risk of complications.
Dexamethasone is a synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory effects, similar to a natural hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It was first synthesised in the 1960s and is used to treat a range of conditions, including skin, eye and ear conditions.
Bacterial infections are often linked with inflammation, especially in children. Dexamethasone is included in the formulation to help reduce this inflammatory response.
This medicine comes in plastic bottles (DROP-TAINER) designed to make it easier to use liquid medicine. The dropper bottle helps deliver drops of a consistent size.
In most cases, Ciprodex is used in the same way for all patients. The dose does not depend on age, the type of illness, how severe the infection is, or the type of microorganism causing it.
Important: read the instructions for putting in the drops and using the DROP-TAINER bottle correctly. After using the drops, patients with AOE should press gently on the tragus (the small cartilaginous flap on the outer ear). This helps the medicine enter the middle ear.
Treatment works best when the drops are used at the same times each day. It is best to plan a dosing schedule in advance and stick to it throughout the course.
The effectiveness and safety of Ciprodex have been studied in clinical trials. The results showed that the medicine provided the expected effect regardless of the severity of the patient's condition, age and other factors.
In most cases, the benefits of Ciprodex outweigh the possible risks. As with any treatment for infection, Ciprodex ear drops can cause side effects and are not suitable for everyone in the UK.
The drops work mainly on the surface of the ear and only tiny amounts are absorbed into the bloodstream. Systemic exposure is negligible, so most side effects are local.
Side effects reported with Ciprodex include:
If your body tolerates Ciprodex well, the risk of these reactions is low. Even if they do happen, they are usually mild, generally well tolerated and pass quickly. Side effects are not a reason to stop treatment on your own.
Allergic reactions may occur if Ciprodex comes into contact with the skin or if ingredients are absorbed into the body. Signs of hypersensitivity, such as shortness of breath or a rash, should not be ignored. These reactions can be severe and need immediate medical attention.
The dose of Ciprodex for children is the same as for adults. In young children, the ear canals are narrower than in adults, which can make the drops harder to use. Children are also often worried by unfamiliar procedures and may resist.
Read the instructions for Ciprodex ear drops before giving this medicine to children or adults.
The effectiveness and safety of antibacterial treatment depend greatly on following these recommendations:
Special studies on the effects of Ciprodex in pregnant women have not been carried out. It is not known whether this medicine may harm the unborn baby.
It is also not known whether the active ingredients can be absorbed in amounts that would be detectable in breast milk and passed to a breastfed baby.
Ciprodex is used topically, but no medicine is completely risk free. Discuss this with your doctor. The benefits for the mother must outweigh any potential risks to the fetus or baby.
Ciprodex should only be used when needed. Always complete the full course of treatment.
Long-term antibiotic use increases the risk of fungal infections. Broad-spectrum antibiotics should not be used for longer than prescribed.
Ciprodex is contraindicated or should be delayed in the following cases:
Based on clinical trials and post-marketing reports, Ciprodex has not been shown to affect the ability to:
Do not store this medicine in a damaged bottle.
Do not store this medicine without the screw cap. This can change the properties of the solution or lead to contamination. The dropper tip must stay sterile. Keep the bottle tightly closed when you are not using the ear drops.
Do not use Ciprodex after the expiry date.
Store Ciprodex ear suspension (7.5 mL) in a dark place to protect it from daylight and UV rays. Exposure can degrade the active ingredients.
The best storage temperature is between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F). Do not freeze.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
My Ciprodex order to Bristol has been dispatched. Does that mean it should arrive tomorrow?
Not necessarily. Dispatch means the parcel has left us, while delivery happens later; Express delivery is usually 4-7 days and includes a tracking link by email after dispatch, whereas Standard delivery is typically 14-21 days.
My new bottle looks different from the one I received previously. What should I check before using it?
A different appearance alone does not show that the product is wrong. Compare the active ingredients, ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1%, the ear-suspension dosage form, manufacturer, package label, lot number and expiry date; also compare an imprint if one is present. Do not use it until any discrepancy in the ingredients, strength, dosage form or package integrity has been checked.
I usually swim several times a week. Should I avoid the pool while using these ear drops for an outer-ear infection?
It is generally best to keep the affected ear dry and avoid swimming during treatment for an outer-ear infection, unless a clinician has advised otherwise. Pool water can irritate the ear canal and may hinder recovery.
| Active ingredient | Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Fluoroquinolone antibiotic and corticosteroid combination |
| Dosage form | Ear suspension |
| Available strengths | Ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% |
| Route | Ear |
| Storage | Store at 20°C to 25°C. Do not freeze. Protect from light. |
| ATC code | S02CA06 |
This product has 7 ratings, but only 6 written reviews so far. Share your experience and help other customers.
Very pleased with the product.
The larger pack of 2 for Ciprodex made practical sense for me.
I received the Ciprodex order around others, and the neutral outer packaging gave nothing away.
The ear suspension came in a differently shaped bottle than the pharmacy brand, but ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone mattered more to me.
Before ordering, I asked about delivery; support answered clearly, so it was all sorted.
I'd order here again.
