Cipro HC Otic is an ear drop medication that is typically used twice daily (every 12 hours) or as directed by a doctor. Before using the medication, clean and dry the ear canal to avoid contamination. To apply the ear drops, have another person insert the drops, if possible, to further avoid contamination.
To apply the drops, you should wash your hands first and hold the container in your hand for a few minutes to warm it. Then, shake the container well before using. Additionally, lie on your side with the treated ear upward and hold the dropper directly over the ear, placing the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal.
For adults, you should hold the earlobe up and back, while for children you should hold the earlobe down and back to help the drops roll into the ear. After placing the drops, keep your head tilted with the treated ear upward for about one minute or insert a soft cotton plug as directed by your doctor. Repeat the above steps for the other ear if required. Do not rinse the dropper and replace the cap after use.
Use Cipro HC Otic regularly to get the most benefit from it, and to use it at the same times each day to remember when to use it. Make sure to use the medication for the full time prescribed, even if you start feeling better after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow the bacteria to continue to grow and can result in a relapse of the infection.
If your condition lasts or gets worse after seven days of treatment, tell your doctor immediately. You should also report any fluid you find in the ear after treatment is completed.
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