What is Ciprodex?

Ciprodex is made of two different medications, ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone, and is used to treat infections in the ear. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections resulting from both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting DNA gyrase enzymes that are necessary for bacterial cell division. This stops the spread of the infection. Dexamethasone is a steroid medication that has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects. It is used in Ciprodex to stop inflammation and ease pain.