Ciprodex and Malabsorption - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Malabsorption is reported as a side effect among people who take Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin; dexamethasone), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Vitamin D3, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Malabsorption when taking Ciprodex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,842 people who have side effects when taking Ciprodex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ciprodex?

Ciprodex has active ingredients of ciprofloxacin; dexamethasone. It is often used in otitis. eHealthMe is studying from 1,887 Ciprodex users. Check the latest studies of Ciprodex.

What is Malabsorption?

Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract) is found to be associated with 652 drugs and 1,095 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malabsorption.

On Apr, 27, 2026

1,842 people reported to have side effects when taking Ciprodex.
Among them, 8 people (0.43%) have Malabsorption.

Among these 8 people:

How long have people been on Ciprodex when they have Malabsorption? *

What is the gender of people who have Malabsorption when taking Ciprodex? *

female: 16.67 %
male: 83.33 %

What is the age of people who have Malabsorption when taking Ciprodex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ciprodex? *

Vitamin D3: 6 people, 75.00%
Xopenex Hfa: 5 people, 62.50%
Diastat Acudial: 5 people, 62.50%
Heparin: 5 people, 62.50%
Depakene: 4 people, 50.00%
Klonopin: 3 people, 37.50%
Acetaminophen: 2 people, 25.00%
Fluticasone Propionate: 2 people, 25.00%
Dexamethasone: 2 people, 25.00%
Qvar Redihaler: 2 people, 25.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Malabsorption? *

Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 5 people, 62.50%
Blood Glucose Abnormal: 4 people, 50.00%
Skin Irritation: 3 people, 37.50%
Fungal Infection: 3 people, 37.50%
Weight Decreased: 2 people, 25.00%
Fall: 2 people, 25.00%
Hereditary Disorder: 2 people, 25.00%
Weakness: 2 people, 25.00%
Head Injury: 2 people, 25.00%
Gastroenteritis Viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection): 2 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 5 people, 62.50%
Mitochondrial Myopathy (the muscle fibres do not function due to damage of mitochondria): 3 people, 37.50%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 25.00%
Failure To Thrive (inadequate weight gain and physical growth in children): 2 people, 25.00%
Type 1 Diabetes: 1 person, 12.50%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 12.50%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 12.50%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ciprofloxacin; dexamethasone (the active ingredients of Ciprodex) and Ciprodex (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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