Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic has lactose, gluten, soy, a dye or gelatin in it? The medicine is the same, but the fillers, coatings and colors differ from one company to the next. This page shows what each Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic product's FDA label lists, so you can find a version that leaves out what you avoid and ask your pharmacist for it by its NDC.

We have read the FDA labels of 13 of the 13 current Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic products on the market today, from 12 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side.

Ask about your bottle

Is there something in your Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic? Ask in plain words.

Name the company, strength or the NDC on your bottle and the ingredient you avoid. The answer comes only from the FDA labels on this page.

Answers are drawn from the FDA label data on this page and checked against it. They are not medical advice: confirm with your pharmacist before relying on them.

The short answer

Which Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic products list lactose, a gluten source, soy, dyes or gelatin?

  1. LactoseNo checked product

    No checked Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic product lists lactose.

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic product lists synthetic dyes.

  5. GelatinNo checked product

    No checked Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic product lists gelatin.

Find a version without it

Every current Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic product and what its label lists

No checked product lists any of the concerns we look for.

ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC 1 product
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3 mg/mL; DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL ear dropsNDC 53746-0831-53 None of these listed
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ACETIC ACID, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC ACID, EDETATE DISODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (100 MPA.S AT 2%), SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TYLOXAPOL, WATER
Armas Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 product
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3 mg/mL; DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL ear dropsNDC 72485-0625-13 None of these listed
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ACETIC ACID, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC ACID, EDETATE DISODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TYLOXAPOL, WATER
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. 1 product
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3 mg/mL; DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL ear dropsNDC 43598-0326-75 None of these listed
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Acetic Acid, Benzalkonium Chloride, Boric Acid, Edetate Disodium, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (3000 Cps At 1%), Sodium Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Tyloxapol, Water
NorthStar RxLLC 1 product
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3 mg/mL; DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL ear dropsNDC 16714-0628-01 None of these listed
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Acetic Acid, Benzalkonium Chloride, Boric Acid, Edetate Disodium, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (3000 Cps At 1%), Sodium Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Tyloxapol, Water
NuCare Pharmaceutical, Inc. 1 product
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3 mg/mL; DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL ear dropsNDC 68071-3977-07 None of these listed
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ACETIC ACID, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC ACID, EDETATE DISODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (2000 MPA.S AT 1%), SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TYLOXAPOL, WATER
NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 product
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3 mg/mL; DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL ear dropsNDC 68071-3804-07 None of these listed
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ACETIC ACID, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC ACID, EDETATE DISODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (3000 CPS AT 1%), SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TYLOXAPOL, WATER
Redpharm Drug 2 products
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3 mg/mL; DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL ear dropsNDC 67296-1943-08 None of these listed
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ACETIC ACID, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC ACID, EDETATE DISODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TYLOXAPOL, WATER
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3 mg/mL; DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL ear dropsNDC 67296-2257-08 None of these listed
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ACETIC ACID, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC ACID, EDETATE DISODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (3000 CPS AT 1%), SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TYLOXAPOL, WATER
Sandoz Inc 1 product
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3 mg/mL; DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL ear dropsNDC 00781-6186-67 None of these listed
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Acetic Acid, Benzalkonium Chloride, Boric Acid, Edetate Disodium, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (1500 Mpa.s At 1%), Sodium Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Tyloxapol, Water
Sentiss Pharmaceuticals LLC 1 product
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3 mg/mL; DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL ear dropsNDC 70244-0033-01 None of these listed
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ACETIC ACID, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC ACID, EDETATE DISODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TYLOXAPOL, WATER
Sportpharm LLC 1 product
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3 mg/mL; DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL ear dropsNDC 85766-0245-75 None of these listed
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ACETIC ACID, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC ACID, EDETATE DISODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (3000 CPS AT 1%), SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TYLOXAPOL, WATER
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. 1 product
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3 mg/mL; DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL ear dropsNDC 62756-0427-90 None of these listed
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ACETIC ACID, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC ACID, EDETATE DISODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (2000 MPA.S AT 1%), SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TYLOXAPOL, Water
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC 1 product
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3 mg/mL; DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL ear dropsNDC 00832-1430-75 None of these listed
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ACETIC ACID, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC ACID, EDETATE DISODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (1500 MPA.S AT 1%), SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TYLOXAPOL, WATER

A product with none of these listed is not certified to be without them: the label says what the manufacturer declared, and the source of a starch or a flavor is often not stated. The companies are the FDA's labelers, which include repackagers and distributors selling another company's product under their own label. The NDC opens the product's own page, with the full label and its inactive-ingredient notes.

At the pharmacy counter

How to use this at the pharmacy counter

  1. Pick the company whose list suits you and copy the NDC from the table. Many pharmacies order from wholesalers that carry several companies' versions and can request a particular one if you ask before the prescription is filled; some buy from one contracted source only, and a few insurance plans cover only certain NDCs, so ask the pharmacist to check.
  2. Treat "does not list" as exactly that. The label is what the manufacturer declared; a flavor or a starch may have an unstated source, and lines change. For celiac disease or a serious allergy, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written statement about the lot you have.
  3. Check the bottle each refill. A different company usually means a different shape, color and inactive-ingredient list; the pharmacist can tell you who made it, and the two-NDC comparison shows the difference line by line.
  4. If you need one company's version kept constant, ask your prescriber to write that company or the NDC on the prescription and tell the pharmacy you need it held. Rules vary by state and plan, so confirm with the pharmacist.
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Common questions about Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic inactive ingredients

Is Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 13 products checked, none lists a wheat, barley, rye or gluten ingredient, and none lists a starch without a stated source. If you have celiac disease, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written gluten statement for the lot you have.
Does Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic contain lactose?
No checked Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic product lists lactose on its label. People with a milk allergy or a strong intolerance often prefer a version that does not list it.
Does Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic contain soy?
No checked Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic product lists a soy ingredient (soybean oil or soy lecithin) on its label. Soy lecithin is the usual form and the amount is small, but people with a soy allergy often prefer a version that does not list it.
Is there a dye-free Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic?
No checked Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic product lists a synthetic dye (an FD&C or D&C colorant) on its label. Colorants often differ by strength within one company's line, so compare the lists above strength by strength.
Does Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic contain gelatin?
No checked Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic product lists gelatin on its label. Gelatin is usually bovine or porcine and the label rarely says which; for kosher, halal or vegetarian needs, ask the manufacturer.
Why do the inactive ingredients differ between manufacturers?
A generic must match the brand's active ingredient, strength and dose form. For injectable, ophthalmic and otic products the FDA generally requires the inactive ingredients to match the reference product as well, so the lists on this page differ less than they do for tablets and capsules; the differences that remain come from the exact product and container each company files.
Can my pharmacy give me a specific manufacturer's version?
Often, if you ask before the prescription is filled: many pharmacies order from wholesalers that carry several companies' versions and can request a particular one. Some pharmacies buy a generic from one contracted source only, and a few insurance plans cover only certain NDCs, so ask the pharmacist to check. Give them the NDC from this page; the company name alone is often enough.
How current is this list?
The products are the ones in the FDA's current NDC directory as of October 6, 2026, and each inactive-ingredient list is the manufacturer's FDA label as our label sync last read it. Formulations change, so check the label on your own bottle and ask your pharmacist if a refill looks different.

Sources: the products are the finished Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic products in the FDA's current NDC directory (openFDA), as of October 6, 2026; each inactive-ingredient list is the manufacturer's FDA Structured Product Label via DailyMed, as our label sync last read it. The concern groups are HelloPharmacist's classification of the names the label declares. Educational information only, not medical advice; confirm with your pharmacist before relying on a list. ← Back to the Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic guide