Drug reference
Acute otitis externa | Acute otitis media in patients with tympanostomy tubes ▶TO THE EAR ▶Adult: Apply 0.25 mL twice daily for 7 days DOSE EQUIVALENCE AND CONVERSION ▶Each 0.25 mL dose contains 0.75 mg ciprofloxacin and 0.0625 mg of fluocinolone acetonide.
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Fungal ear infections. viral ear infections
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MHRA/CHM ADVICE: CORTICOSTEROIDS: RARE RISK OF CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY WITH LOCAL AS WELL AS SYSTEMIC ADMINISTRATION (AUGUST 2017) See Corticosteroids, general use p. 707.
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→Appendix 1: fluocinolone. quinolones
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▶Common or very common Ear discomfort. taste altered ▶Uncommon Crying. dizziness. fatigue. flushing. headache . hearing impairment. increased risk of infection. irritability. otorrhoea. paraesthesia. skin reactions. tinnitus. tympanic membrane disorder. vomiting 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—limited information available.
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Manufacturer advises caution.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Ear drops EXCIPIENTS: May contain Polysorbates ▶Cetraxal Plus (Aspire Pharma Ltd) Fluocinolone acetonide.25 mg per 1 ml, Ciprofloxacin (as Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride) 3 mg per 1 ml Cetraxal Plus 3mg/ml + 0.25mg/ml ear drops 0.25ml unit dose | 15 unit dose P £6.01 DT = £6.01
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Manufacturer advises counselling on administration.
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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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