Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) is an antibiotic that's given directly in the ear to treat certain ear infections in people age 6 months and older. This medication belongs to the fluoroquinolone drug class. It's given as a single dose into the infected ear by a healthcare professional. Side effects include feeling irritated and having common cold symptoms like runny nose. Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) is no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued. There's a different brand of ciprofloxacin ear drops that's still available called Cetraxal.
Middle ear infections in people ages 6 months and older undergoing ear tube placement
Outer ear infection (swimmer's ear) in people ages 6 months and older
Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) is a fluoroquinolone (or "quinolone") antibiotic. It blocks certain enzymes (proteins) that bacteria need to grow, repair their genetic material (DNA), and survive. By blocking this process, Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) kills bacteria.
Middle ear infections in people ages 6 months and older undergoing ear tube placement
Outer ear infection (swimmer's ear) in people ages 6 months and older
Outer ear infection (swimmer's ear) in people ages 6 months and older
Middle ear infections in children ages 1 year and older with ear tubes
Long-term middle ear infections in people ages 12 years and older with burst eardrums
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