Cetraxal
Cetraxal is an antibiotic ear drop that kills bacteria causing ear infections in adults and children over 1 year old with an intact eardrum.
Form
korvatipat, liuos, kerta-annospakkaus
Strength
2 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
POA Pharma Scandinavia AB
How to Use
Dosage
The content of one single-dose pipette should be dripped into the affected ear twice a day for 7 days.
Method
Warm the pipette by holding it in your hand for a few minutes. Lie down with the affected ear facing up. Drop the medicine into the ear canal while gently pulling the earlobe. Stay in this position for about 5 minutes. Discard the pipette after use.
Important
Two single-dose pipettes per day (one for each dose, morning and evening).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Ear itching, ringing in ears
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Local skin reactions or irritation at the application site
- •Pain at the application site
RARE
- •Rash
- •Blistering and severe skin damage
- •Red and peeling skin
- •Severe allergic reaction with fever, red patches, joint pain, and/or eye problems
- •Skin allergy with itching and hives
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin, other quinolone antibiotics, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If you develop an allergic reaction (e.g., rash, swelling of the face/throat, difficulty breathing), stop treatment immediately and contact your doctor.
- This medicine is only for use in the ear. Do not swallow it, inject it, inhale it, or use it in your eyes.
- Do not stop using the ear drops early, even if your symptoms improve, as the infection may return.