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Ciprofloxacin / Dexamethasone

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Pediatric caution

Brand names

Ciprodex

Available as

3 MG/ML
Multi-ingredient product
CiprofloxacinDexamethasone

This medicine contains more than one active ingredient. To avoid attributing one component’s information to the whole product, structured label sections aren’t shown here — see the component pediatric notes below and the full combination label on DailyMed.

Pediatric use

Pediatric caution

Fluoroquinolones carry a boxed warning for tendinitis/tendon rupture and are generally reserved in children due to musculoskeletal adverse effects; use when benefits outweigh risks.

Source: Fluoroquinolone class boxed warning; AAP guidance.

⚑ About half of pediatric medication use is off-label and not described in FDA labels — absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children. Confirm with your clinician.

Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

2 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.