Floxin Otic

Generic name: Ofloxacin Otic
Drug class: Otic anti-infectives

Usage of Floxin Otic

Floxin is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria.

Floxin Otic is used to treat infections of the ear canal in adults and children who are at least 6 months old. Floxin Otic is used in adults and children at least 1 year old to treat an inner ear infection (also called otitis media).

Floxin Otic may be used on a long-term basis to treat an infection that causes a hole in the ear drum (ruptured ear drum) in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Floxin Otic side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Floxin otic: hives, rash, itching; slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting; difficult breathing, slow breathing (breathing may stop); swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild; or

ear drainage, discharge, or worsening pain.

Common Floxin otic side effects may include:

headache;

dizziness; or

mild ear pain or itching after using the ear drops.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Floxin Otic

You should not use Floxin Otic if you are allergic to ofloxacin or similar antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gatifloxacin (Tequin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), or norfloxacin (Noroxin).

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Floxin Otic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.

It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

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How to use Floxin Otic

Use Floxin otic exactly as directed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Shake the medicine well just before each use.

You may warm Floxin Otic ear drops before use by holding the bottle in your hand for 1 or 2 minutes. Using cold ear drops can cause dizziness.

To use the Floxin Otic ear drops:

Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Open the ear canal by gently pulling your ear back, or pulling downward on the earlobe when giving Floxin Otic to a child.

Hold the dropper upside down over your ear and drop the correct number of drops into the ear.

Stay lying down or with your head tilted for at least 5 minutes. You may use a small piece of cotton to plug the ear and keep the medicine from draining out.

If the patient being treated has ear tubes, the doctor may recommend gently pressing the tragus (part of the ear in front of the opening of the ear canal) four to five times in a pumping motion after administration of the drops. This may allow the drops to pass through the tubes into the middle ear. Follow the doctor's instructions.

Do not touch the dropper tip or place it directly in your ear. It may become contaminated. Wipe the tip with a clean tissue but do not wash with water or soap.

Use Floxin Otic for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have new symptoms.

Store Floxin Otic at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Throw away any unused medicine after your treatment is finished.

Warnings

Do not use Floxin Otic in the eyes or take it by mouth. Floxin otic is intended for use in the ears only. Do not touch the dropper opening to any surface, including the ears or hands. The dropper opening is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause another infection in the ear.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Floxin Otic

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on ofloxacin used in the ears. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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