Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
My son was prescribed Ciprodex today after being diagnosed with a perforated ear drum. I m almost certain my doctor said don t use the ciprodex you have at home since his eardrum is now ruptured, I ll prescribe you a different drop and after the appointment I go to the pharmacy and pick up Ciprodex. Was this a mistake or should I use the ciprodex prescribed?
Ciprodex is a combination of ciprofloxacin (antibiotic) and a steroid (dexamethasone). This is not dangerous to use in the ear in the case of a ruptured eardrum so, it is completely safe for your son to use it.
It would be a problem if any antibiotic in the class of aminoglycosides is included in the mixture (amikacin, gentamycin, etc.), as they do hurt the inner area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Can Ciprodex Be Used For A Perforated Eardrum?
Hello, Ciprodex is a combination of ciprofloxacin (antibiotic) and a steroid (dexamethasone). This is not dangerous to use in the ear in the case of a ruptured eardrum so, it is completely safe for your son to use it. It would be a problem if any antibiotic in the class of aminoglycosides is included in the mixture (amikacin, gentamycin, etc.), as they do hurt the inner area. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician