How long does Cipro take to clear up an Ear Infection?

Question

I started taking 500mg Cipro 2x daily yesterday, so it has not been 48 hours yet.
Fever gone, but the throbbing ear pain has turned into a sometimes sudden stabbing pain, & more popping.
I take that as the fluid moving, but when will it clear up so I can hear clearly again?
Should I take a decongestant in addition to absorb it more?

Answer 1

Cipro is an extremely powerful medication and should clear the infection fairly quickly. Sometimes, even after the infection is cleared, fluid will persist for quite some time. This can be extremely annoying (I have experienced it) and rarely, you may end up having to have it drained. But it's much too early to worry about that yet.

I just want to add a warning about Cipro. It is in the class of antibiotics called Quinolones. They are very effective, but are very toxic to some people and have caused a host of serious complications. If you begin experiencing any joint, tendon or muscle pain - any cardiac irregularities, signs of nervous stimulation such as panic attacks - stop taking it immediately and call your doctor ASAP. Good luck, hope you feel better soon.

Also, Cipro frequently causes a false positive to opiates on a drug screen - something you might need to know if you work
in a career that requires such.

Answer 2

Cipro For Ear Infection

Answer 3

Ciprofloxacin For Ear Infection

Answer 4

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RE:
How long does Cipro take to clear up an Ear Infection?
I started taking 500mg Cipro 2x daily yesterday, so it has not been 48 hours yet.
Fever gone, but the throbbing ear pain has turned into a sometimes sudden stabbing pain, & more popping.
I take that as the fluid moving, but when will it clear up so I can hear clearly again?
Should I take a...

Answer 5

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Answer 6

If you are taking cipro HCL, it is the best thing you can take for infected ears! Continue to take it, as long as directed, and DO NOT bring another medication of any kind into the picture without asking your pharmacist, or your doctor if one will react to the other in a negative way! The length of time will depend upon your own body, and how well you take your prescribed Cipro.

Answer 7

Takes a few days if it's bacterial. Be sure to finish the medicine as directed, even if you feel better, or it will come back. If the infection is viral, the Cipro won't cure it, but is just a precaution. Then count on 10 days to 2 weeks for your own defenses to overwhelm the virus. Ask your doctor, but a decongestant often helps.

Answer 8

long cipro clear ear infection

Answer 9

LOL just finished a round of it for the same reason...took quite a while but what really gave me relief was the nasal sprays he prescribed...tell the doc about it.