{"product_id":"ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone-ear-drops","title":"Ciprofloxacin 3mg\/ml + Dexamethasone 1mg\/ml Ear Drops 5ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCiprofloxacin\/dexamethasone ear drops combine an antibiotic (ciprofloxacin, from the quinolone group) with a steroid (dexamethasone) that reduces swelling and inflammation. At Ways Pharmacy they are supplied for a \u003cstrong\u003emild to moderate outer ear infection (acute otitis externa)\u003c\/strong\u003e when the pharmacist judges that an antibiotic and steroid drop is appropriate. They are prescription-only and supplied only after a pharmacist has assessed your symptoms and confirmed that they are suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to access this medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/app.nymoclinic.co.uk\/public\/pgd-book\/ways-pharmacy-holborn\/1b13843b-d115-40bb-a732-27c829e9aa74\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart your free online assessment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Answer the health questions online and confirm your identity (upload photo ID, or show it on a video call).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePharmacist reviews and speaks with you.\u003c\/strong\u003e A GPhC-registered pharmacist contacts you by phone or video. If the pharmacist needs to look inside your ear — for example to rule out a perforated eardrum — they will ask you to come into our Holborn pharmacy for a free otoscope examination. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must join the video call.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf suitable, order and pay on this page.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the pharmacist confirms the medicine is suitable, you order and pay on this page, or call 020 8106 7084. If it is not suitable — including when the pharmacist recommends self-care instead — you pay nothing, and the pharmacist explains your other options. If you have already paid and the pharmacist finds the medicine is not suitable, you receive a full refund.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe post your medicine or you collect it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders placed by 3pm on a weekday are posted the same day (see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e), or you can collect from Holborn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no separate consultation fee. If the medicine you chose is not suitable, the pharmacist may suggest another option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eActive ingredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCiprofloxacin 3mg\/ml and dexamethasone 1mg\/ml ear drops, suspension — the same combination as the brand Cilodex; brand and packaging may vary; image for illustration only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMedicine type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntibiotic and corticosteroid ear drops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUsed for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild to moderate outer ear infection limited to the ear canal, in adults and children aged 1 year and over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5ml bottle — one 7-day course\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£24.99 · no consultation fee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults and children aged 1 and over: 4 drops into the affected ear twice a day for 7 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle well, then warm it in your hand for a few minutes — cold drops can make you feel dizzy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLie down or tilt your head with the affected ear facing up, put in the drops, and gently pull the outer ear a few times to help them run in. Stay in this position for about 5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the dropper tip touch your ear or anything else. For use in the ear only — not in the eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the ear dry, avoid swimming, and do not use cotton buds during treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOuter ear infections usually start to improve within 48 to 72 hours. Seek advice if the pain gets worse, or if symptoms have not cleared after the 7-day course. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ear-infection-treatment-holborn\"\u003eear infection service\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings and who should not use this medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren under 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone allergic to ciprofloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics, to dexamethasone, or to any ingredient, including the preservative benzalkonium chloride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perforated eardrum or suspected perforation, grommets, or previous ear surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigns of a middle ear infection, such as fever, feeling unwell or deep ear pain that is not worse when you move the outer ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSevere or rapidly worsening pain, redness spreading onto the face or neck, significant hearing loss, or weakness of one side of the face — get urgent medical help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomething stuck in the ear, a recent ear injury, or an ear canal swollen shut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEar infections that keep coming back or have not improved after previous treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFungal or viral ear infections, such as herpes or chickenpox affecting the ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA weakened immune system with a severe infection, or poorly controlled diabetes with a severe infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTell the pharmacist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding — these drops are used in pregnancy only if clearly necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePossible side effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common side effects are ear pain or discomfort, itching and irritation. Less often, tingling in the ear or a thrush infection in the ear canal can occur, and rarely dizziness or headache. Stop using the drops and seek medical advice at the first sign of a rash or allergic reaction; get urgent help for swelling of the face or throat or difficulty breathing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegulatory information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal status: Prescription-only medicine (POM), supplied under a Patient Group Direction after pharmacist assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePharmacy: Ways Pharmacy, 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET · GPhC-registered premises 9012227\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatient information leaflet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/search?q=ciprofloxacin+dexamethasone+ear+drops\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eelectronic Medicines Compendium (emc)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReport suspected side effects through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMHRA Yellow Card Scheme\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThis page gives factual information about a prescription-only medicine and is not an advertisement to the public. It is supplied only after a pharmacist has assessed that it is suitable for you.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ways Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"5ml bottle (7-day course)","offer_id":56465420648833,"sku":null,"price":20.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7828\/7680\/files\/ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone-ear-drops.png?v=1793368338","url":"https:\/\/wayspharmacy.com\/en\/products\/ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone-ear-drops","provider":"Ways Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}