Ciprodex and The flu - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

The flu is reported as a side effect among people who take Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin; dexamethasone), especially for people who are male, 2-9 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Epinephrine, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have The flu 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 The flu?

The flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus) is found to be associated with 2,179 drugs and 2,716 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of The flu.

On Jul, 15, 2026

1,842 people reported to have side effects when taking Ciprodex.
Among them, 23 people (1.25%) have The flu.

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Ciprodex when they have The flu? *

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

female: 39.13 %
male: 60.87 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Ciprodex? *

What are other side effects people have besides The flu? *

Diarrhea: 7 people, 30.43%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 5 people, 21.74%
Tooth Abscess (pus formation in tooth): 5 people, 21.74%
Croup Infectious (a loud cough that resembles the barking of a seal and difficulty breathing can transfer to other): 5 people, 21.74%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 5 people, 21.74%
Fungal Infection: 5 people, 21.74%
Tonsillar Disorder (disease of tonsil): 5 people, 21.74%
Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 21.74%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 5 people, 21.74%
Migraine (headache): 5 people, 21.74%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 10 people, 43.48%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 5 people, 21.74%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 8.70%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 8.70%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 2 people, 8.70%
Anal Fissure: 2 people, 8.70%
Bowel Movement Irregularity: 2 people, 8.70%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 8.70%
Depression: 2 people, 8.70%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 2 people, 8.70%

* 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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