What is the volume (mL) of the Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin 0.3%/dexamethasone 0.1%) otic suspension bottle?

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Ciprodex Bottle Volume

Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin 0.3%/dexamethasone 0.1% otic suspension) comes in a 7.5 mL bottle. 1

Product Specifications

The FDA-approved formulation is supplied as:

  • 7.5 mL fill volume in a 10 mL LDPE (low-density polyethylene) container 1
  • The bottle includes a 30 µL LDPE dropper nozzle and HDPE white opaque screw-on cap with tamper-evident ring 1
  • The suspension appears as a sterile white to off-white homogenous formulation 1

Storage Requirements

  • Store at room temperature: 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) 1
  • Excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) 1
  • Avoid freezing and protect from light 1

Clinical Context

This 7.5 mL volume is designed to provide sufficient medication for typical treatment courses:

  • Standard dosing is 4 drops twice daily for 7 days for acute otitis media with tympanostomy tubes 2
  • For acute otitis externa, dosing is 3-4 drops twice daily for 7 days 3
  • The high concentration formulation (ciprofloxacin 3000 mcg/mL) allows for effective treatment with minimal volume 4

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