CIPRODEX ® (ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone), Sterile Otic Suspension. DESCRIPTION. CIPRODEX (ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1%) Sterile Otic Suspension contains the quinolone antimicrobial, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, combined with the corticosteroid, dexamethasone, in a sterile, preserved suspension for otic use. DESCRIPTION. CIPRO XR (ciprofloxacin*) extended-release tablets contain ciprofloxacin, a synthetic antimicrobial agent for oral administration. CIPRO XR tablets are coated, bilayer tablets consisting of an immediate-release layer and an erosion-matrix type controlled-release layer. Detailed Ciprofloxacin dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Urinary Tract Infection, Sinusitis, Bronchitis and more; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments. Summary. Ciprofloxacin (generic name), Cipro, Cipro XR (brand names) is an antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of many skin, lung, airway, bone, and joint infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Ciprofloxacin for infection is given to treat a bacterial infection. It is useful for treating infections such as chest infections and urine infections. Ciprofloxacin is a prescription antibiotic. It belongs to a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones, or quinolones for short. This medication is an active ingredient in several different prescription products and is used to treat a variety of infections. Avoid systemic quinolones, like ciprofloxacin, in patients with a history of myasthenia gravis. Quinolones may exacerbate the signs of myasthenia gravis and lead to life threatening weakness of the respiratory muscles. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent infections caused by various bacteria that are sensitive to ciprofloxacin. For treating most types of common bacterial infections, the recommended tetracycline dosage is 250 mg or 500 mg, four times daily for 7 to 14 days. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. It is used to treat different types of bacterial infections, including skin infections, bone and joint infections, respiratory or sinus infections, urinary tract infections, and certain types of diarrhea.