Indications And Dose
Acute otitis media in patients with tympanostomy tubes ▶TO THE EAR ▶Adult: Apply 4 drops twice daily for 7 days Acute otitis externa ▶TO THE EAR ▶Adult: Apply 4 drops twice daily for 7 days
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Acute otitis media in patients with tympanostomy tubes ▶TO THE EAR ▶Adult: Apply 4 drops twice daily for 7 days Acute otitis externa ▶TO THE EAR ▶Adult: Apply 4 drops twice daily for 7 days
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Fungal ear infections. viral ear infections
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Avoid prolonged use
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Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) decisions The Scottish Medicines Consortium has advised (July 2017) that dexamethasone with ciprofloxacin (Cilodex ®) is accepted for restricted use within NHS Scotland for the treatment of acute otitis media in patients with tympanostomy tubes (AOMT).
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→Appendix 1: corticosteroids. quinolones
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▶Common or very common Ear discomfort ▶Uncommon Ear infection fungal. flushing. irritability. malaise. otorrhoea. paraesthesia. skin reactions. taste altered. vomiting ▶Rare or very rare Dizziness. headache. hearing loss. tinnitus SIDE-EFFECTS, FURTHER INFORMATION Manufacturer advises further evaluation of underlying conditions if otorrhoea persists after a full course, or if at least two episodes of otorrhoea occur within 6 months.
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Manufacturer advises use only if potential benefit outweighs risk—no information available.
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Manufacturer advises caution—no information available.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Ear drops EXCIPIENTS: May contain Benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate Ear, nose and oropharynx ▶Cilodex (Consilient Health Ltd) Dexamethasone 1 mg per 1 ml, Ciprofloxacin (as Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride) 3 mg per 1 ml Cilodex ear drops | 5 ml P £6.12 DT = £6.12
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Manufacturer advises counselling on administration.
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Apply 4 drops twice daily for 7 days
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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Apply 4 drops twice daily for 7 days
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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