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Can Ear Drops Cause Anaphylaxis?

Posted on Fri, 7 Aug 2015

Question: Was prescribed Ciprodex for an outer ear infection due to scratching my ear and caused a small tear and it got infected. I am allergic to some sporin and sulfa drugs. I have never taken cipro anything and am scared to death of being allergic. Can eardrops cause anaphylaxis? I have never had that reaction with anything..only had hives from reactions but because I am scared to death of side effects, I am scared to use the Ciprodex.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ear drops cant cause serious allergic reactions

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
First, if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin (if this is verified by previous intake) then you should not take this antibiotic. Cipro is not sulfa and I am not sure what you mean by sporin. Eardrops can cause serious allergic reactions, especially not anapyhlaxis,but in case of known allergy to certain antibiotic you should avoid both oral or ear drops forms since there are other available alternatives. If you didnt take cipro by now, and you dont know if you re allergic. then I suggest to take on pill and see what happens,if some signs of allergy occur, you ll know if you are allergic. Serious reactions are extremely rarely reported. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (4 minutes later)

It isn't a pill, its eardrops. Ciproflaxcin/dexamethasone drops. (sporins = cephalasporin drug allergy)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
eardrops can be used safely

Detailed Answer:
Any eardrops can be used with no fear of allergic reaction so you dont need to be worried.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T