Introduction
Cerodex is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye or ear. It stops the growth o... View More
Uses of Cerodex
Side effects of Cerodex
How to use Cerodex
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the d... View More
How Cerodex works
Cerodex is a combination of two medicines: Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria in the eye/ear by preventi... View More
Indication
Steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions, Otitis media, Otitis externa, Ocular inflammation associated with infection, Post-operative inflammat... View More
Adult Dose
For Eye: 1 drop to be instilled into conjunctival sac(s) every four to six hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 dr... View More
Child Dose
For Eye: 1 drop to be instilled into conjunctival sac(s) every four to six hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 dr... View More
Contraindication
Known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the product. Herpes simplex and other viral conditions, mycosis, glaucoma, newborn babies, fungal diseases o... View More
Mode of Action
Ciprofloxacin promotes breakage of double-stranded DNA in susceptible organisms and inhibits DNA gyrase, which is essential in reproduction of bacterial... View More
Precaution
Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms including fungi; in ocular hypertension and/or glaucoma, with damage to the optic ner... View More
Side Effect
The most frequently reported drug-related adverse reactions seen with Ciprofloxacin are transient ocular burning or discomfort. Other reported reactions... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk; use not recommended
Interaction
May increase plasma concentrations of CYP1A2 substrates (e.g. clozapine, ropinirole, theophylline). Enhances effect of oral anticoagulants (e.g. warfari... View More
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