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What Causes Pressure In The Ears After Using Ciprodex Ear Drops?

I have been using ciprodex ear drops for about 3 days. The drops are causing a great deal of pressure in my ear, very similar to a block ear from a cold. Is this normal, I am feeling rather anxious and I am considering discontinuing the drops. My condition was swimmers ear.
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Hi,

Ciprodex ear drops have an antibiotic &anti inflammatory effect on the eardrum.

It is not known to cause a side effect as you experience. I.e. pressure on the eardrum.

Maybe that there is some exudate from the inflamed drum/there is perforation of eardrum, giving you the feeling.

In such a scenario. I would suggest to Withheld the drops & report to your treating ENT specialist for further instructions.

You may be advised to start with oral medicines along with the drops.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pressure In The Ears After Using Ciprodex Ear Drops?

Hi, Ciprodex ear drops have an antibiotic &anti inflammatory effect on the eardrum. It is not known to cause a side effect as you experience. I.e. pressure on the eardrum. Maybe that there is some exudate from the inflamed drum/there is perforation of eardrum, giving you the feeling. In such a scenario. I would suggest to Withheld the drops & report to your treating ENT specialist for further instructions. You may be advised to start with oral medicines along with the drops. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician