Cetraxal Comp
Cetraxal Comp ear drops treat ear infections by killing bacteria and reducing swelling and pain.
Form
korvatipat, liuos
Strength
3 mg/ml + 0.25 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
POA Pharma Scandinavia AB
How to Use
Dosage
6 to 8 drops in the affected ear.
Method
Wash your hands, warm the drops by holding the bottle, tilt your head so the affected ear faces upwards, and carefully put the drops into your ear. Keep your head tilted for about one minute to allow the medicine to reach deep into the ear.
Important
A maximum of 6 to 8 drops twice daily, meaning up to 16 drops per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Ear discomfort.
- •Ear pain.
- •Ear itching.
- •Changes in taste.
RARE
- •Ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
- •Medicine residue in the ear.
- •Blockage of the Eustachian tube.
- •Tingling or numbness.
- •Reduced hearing.
- •Rash or redness in the ear.
- •Fungal infection of the outer ear.
- •Ear discharge.
- •Swelling.
- •Eardrum problems.
- •Candida infection (yeast infection).
- •Irritability or crying.
- •Dizziness.
- •Headache.
- •Vomiting.
- •Fatigue.
- •Blurred vision.
Important Warnings
- Only use these ear drops in your ears. Do not swallow, inject, inhale, or use them in your eyes.
- If you get a rash or any allergic reactions (like swelling of your face, throat, or eyelids, or trouble breathing), stop using it right away and contact a doctor.
- Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better before the treatment ends.
- Do not stop treatment early, even if your ear feels better, to prevent the infection from returning.
- Be aware that this medicine contains methylparahydroxybenzoate and propylparahydroxybenzoate, which may cause allergic reactions.
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- Do not use this medicine if your ear infection is caused by a virus or fungus.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. For temporary use. (updated 18.12.2023)