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Ofloxacin Otic Solution Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Ofloxacin 0.3%.
Pharmacological Class
Antibiotic (quinolone).
How Supplied
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Manufacturer
Ofloxacin Otic Solution Indications
Indications
Otitis externa in adults and children. Chronic suppurative otitis media in adults with perforated tympanic membrane. Acute otitis media in children with tympanostomy tubes.
Ofloxacin Otic Solution Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<6mos: not established. Otitis externa: 6mos–13yrs: 5 drops in affected ear(s) once daily. ≥13yrs: 10 drops in affected ear(s) once daily. Both: treat for 7 days. Acute otitis media: 1–12yrs: 5 drops in affected ear(s) twice daily for 10 days. Chronic suppurative otitis media: ≥12yrs: 10 drops in affected ear(s) twice daily for 14 days.
Ofloxacin Otic Solution Contraindications
Not Applicable
Ofloxacin Otic Solution Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ofloxacin Otic Solution Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Discontinue if hypersensitivity reaction occurs. Reevaluate if no improvement after 1 week. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Ofloxacin Otic Solution Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ofloxacin Otic Solution Interactions
Not Applicable
Ofloxacin Otic Solution Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Pruritus, taste perversion, local reactions, dizziness, earache, headache, vertigo, superinfection, paresthesia, rash.
Ofloxacin Otic Solution Clinical Trials
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Ofloxacin Otic Solution Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Floxin Otic.
Ofloxacin Otic Solution Patient Counseling
See Literature
