Otovel (otic)
Generic name:ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone (otic) [ SIP-roe-FLOX-a-sin-and-FLOO-oh-SIN-oh-lone ]
Drug class:Otic steroids with anti-infectives
What is Otovel otic?
Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria.
Fluocinolone is a steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Otovel (for the ear) is a combination medicine used to treat an middle ear infection (also called otitis media). Otovel is for use in children who have ear tubes in place and who are at least 6 months old.
Otovel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Otovel if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or fluocinolone, or if you have:
a viral infection affecting your ear canal, including herpes or chickenpox;
an ear infection caused by fungus; or
an allergy to any antibiotic similar to ciprofloxacin (Cipro), such as gatifloxacin (Tequin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), norfloxacin (Noroxin), or ofloxacin (Floxin).
To make sure Otovel is safe for you, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.
Otovel should not be used on a child younger than 6 months old.
Tell the doctor if the person using this medicine is pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.
How should I use Otovel otic?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
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