Drug reference
Acute otitis externa ▶TO THE EAR ▶Child 1–17 years: Apply 0.25 mL twice daily for 7 days, each 0.25 mL dose contains 0.5 mg ciprofloxacin ▶Adult: Apply 0.25 mL twice daily for 7 days, each 0.25 mL dose contains 0.5 mg ciprofloxacin
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Known (or at risk of) perforated tympanic membrane
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For choice of antibacterial therapy, see Ear infections, antibacterial therapy p. 534. l HANDLING AND STORAGE Manufacturer advises discard any ampoules remaining 8 days after opening the pouch.
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Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) decisions SMC No. 1320/18 The Scottish Medicines Consortium has advised (April 2018) that ciprofloxacin ear drops (Cetraxal ®) are recommended for use within NHS Scotland for treatment of acute otitis externa in adults and children over 1 year with an intact tympanic membrane, caused by ciprofloxacin susceptible microorganisms when off-label or unlicensed ciprofloxacin formulations would otherwise be used. All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG) decisions AWMSG No. 1343 The All Wales Medicines Strategy Group has advised (July 2018) that ciprofloxacin (Cetraxal ®) is recommended as an option for use within NHS Wales for the treatment of acute otitis externa in adults and children older than 1 year with an intact tympanic membrane, caused by ciprofloxacin susceptible microorganisms.
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→Appendix 1: quinolones
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▶Uncommon Ear pruritus Ear, nose and oropharynx
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: ear drops Ear drops ▶Cetraxal (Aspire Pharma Ltd) Ciprofloxacin (as Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride) 2 mg per 1 ml Cetraxal 2mg/ml ear drops 0.25ml unit dose | 15 unit dose P £6.01 DT = £6.01 Combinations available: Ciprofloxacin with dexamethasone, p. 1263. Ciprofloxacin with fluocinolone acetonide, p. 1263 ANTIBACTERIALS › OTHER
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Medicines for Children leaflet: Ciprofloxacin drops for infection www.medicinesforchildren.org.uk/ciprofloxacin-drops-infection
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Apply 0.25 mL twice daily for 7 days,
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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