Before you buy Ciprodex Otic online, tell your local doctor if you are allergic to quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), or to corticosteroids (e.g., dexamethasone, prednisone), or to the preservative benzalkonium chloride; or if you have any other allergies. This medication should not be used if you suffer from certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your local doctor if you have: an ear infection caused by a virus (e.g., herpes simplex). This medication should be used only when absolutely necessary needed during pregnancy, and only with a local doctor's authorization. It is unknown whether the ciprofloxacin or dexamethasone in Ciprodex Otic drops pass into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this medication is not advisable. Consult your local doctor before breast-feeding.