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Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

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Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed · About this document

Patient information: uses, side effects, how to take - Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

CIPROFLOXACIN AND FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE

(sip-roh-flok-suh-sin and floo-oh-SIN-oh-lone uh-SEET-oh-nide)

Otic Solution

Read this Instructions for Use that comes with Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution before you start using it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.

Important information about Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution:

  • Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution is for use in the ear only (otic use). Do not inject Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution or use Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution in the eye.
  • Use Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.

How should I use Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution?

Step 1.You or your caregiver should wash their hands with soap and water.
Step 2.Gently clean any fluid (discharge) from the outer ear using a clean cloth or tissue. Do notput a cotton swab or any other object in the ear canal.
Step 3.Remove Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution from the protective foil pouch. Pull apart 1 single-dose vial of Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution as shown, by tearing along the dotted lines (perforations) until it is fully separated.
Step 4.Warm the dose of Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution by holding the vial in your hand for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 5.Twist off the vial cap in the direction of the arrow as shown.
Step 6.The person receiving Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution should be on his/her side with the infected ear up as shown.
Step 7.Hold the vial of Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution in your hand and place the vial close to the ear. Let the entire dose of Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution fall into the affected ear.
Step 8.Gently press the part of the ear known as the tragus 4 timesusing a pumping motion as shown. This will allow the drops of Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution to enter the middle ear.
Step 9.Remain on your side with the affected ear facing upward for 1 minute.
Step 10.If your healthcare provider has told you to use Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution in both ears, repeat Steps 2-9 for the other ear.
Step 11.Safely throw away Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone Acetonide Otic Solution vials after use.

This Instructions for Use has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

About this document

Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed · Application number: NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC 208251 · View the label on DailyMed

Revision date stated in the text: June 2021

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Drug information for Ciprofloxacin and Fluocinolone

Rx or OTC
Prescription (Rx)?
  • This drug is available only with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
  • Rx
Drug class Corticosteroid, Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial
Active ingredients Ciprofloxacin 0.75 mg/0.25 mL, Fluocinolone acetonide 0.0625 mg/0.25 mL
Dosage form Solution
Route Auricular (otic)
Marketing status not in the current FDA NDC Directory
Company (applicant) LAB SALVAT
FDA approval NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC 208251NDA authorized generic Approved April 29, 2016
Reference listed drug This is the reference listed drug (RLD) that generics are compared with.
Manufacturers 1 labelers list this drug on DailyMed
Packages (NDC)
Package
0.75 mg/0.25 mL, 0.0625 mg/0.25 mL – 0.25 ml in 1 vial, single-dose / 14 in 1 pouch / 1 in 1 carton NDC 42195-128-14

Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed, data as of October 31, 2026. FDA data (DailyMed, Orange Book, Drug Shortages, enforcement reports). Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.