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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Floxin Otic (ofloxacin otic) is used to treat ear infections. Floxin Otic is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include mild irritation/discomfort in the ear, dizziness, headache, earache, or changes in taste.
The recommended dosage of Floxin Otic for the treatment of otitis externa is five drops (0.25 mL, 0.75 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear twice daily for 10 days. The recommended dosage for the treatment of chronic suppurative otitis media with perforated tympanic membranes is 10 drops (0.5 mL, 1.5 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear twice daily for 14 days. Floxin Otic may interact with other ear drops. Do not use other ear drops unless prescribed by your doctor. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Foxin Otic. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products. Floxin Otic should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. However, it is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Our Floxin Otic (ofloxacin otic) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.
What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
FLOXIN® Otic (ofloxacin otic) solution 0.3% is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible isolates of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below:
Otitis Externa in adults and pediatric patients, 6 months and older, due to Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media in patients 12 years and older with perforated tympanic membranes due to Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Stop using ofloxacin otic and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor if you experience:
Other less serious side effects may also occur such as ear discomfort or itching, and headache. Continue to use the medication and talk to your doctor if these side effects seem excessive or unusual.
Side effects other than those listed here may also o...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
This medication treats only bacterial ear infections. It will not work for other types of ear infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
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