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Floxin Otic

(other types of Floxin Otic)

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Information on Floxin Otic

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Learn more about usage, cautions, and possible side effects .

5ml Bottle
Chemical Name: OFLOXACIN (oh-FLOKS-a-sin)

Common uses
Floxin Otic 0.3% Solution is a quinolone antibiotic used to treat ear infections.

Before using
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions or allergies.

Directions
Follow the directions for using Floxin Otic 0.3% Solution provided by your doctor. Before using Floxin Otic 0.3% Solution, hold the bottle in your hand for a few minutes to warm it. TO USE EAR DROPS, lie down or tilt your head so that the affected ear faces up. For adults, gently pull the earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal. For children, gently pull the earlobe down and back to straighten the ear canal. Drop the medicine into the ear canal. Keep the ear facing up for 5 minutes so the medicine can run to the bottom of the ear canal. IF YOU HAVE TUBES IN YOUR EARS, or your eardrum has perforated, push the cartilage in front of the ear towards the ear canal 4 times to help the medicine get into the ear canal. To prevent germs from entering the medicine, do not touch the applicator to any surface including the ear. Keep the container tightly closed. STORE FLOXIN OTIC 0.3% SOLUTION at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C), away from heat and light. TO CLEAR UP YOUR INFECTION COMPLETELY, continue using Floxin Otic 0.3% Solution for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF FLOXIN OTIC 0.3% SOLUTION, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT use 2 doses at once.

Cautions
DO NOT USE FLOXIN OTIC 0.3% SOLUTION IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION to Floxin Otic 0.3% Solution or another fluoroquinolone antibiotic (such as Cipro, Floxin). A severe reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If you have a question about whether you are allergic to Floxin Otic 0.3% Solution or if a certain medicine is a fluoroquinolone, contact your doctor or pharmacist. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses of Floxin Otic 0.3% Solution unless your doctor tells you to do so. DO NOT USE FLOXIN OTIC 0.3% SOLUTION longer than recommended by your doctor. DO NOT USE FLOXIN OTIC 0.3% SOLUTION FOR OTHER EAR CONDITIONS without checking with your doctor. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Floxin Otic 0.3% Solution during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF FLOXIN OTIC 0.3% SOLUTION IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Floxin Otic 0.3% Solution.

Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include itching or change in taste. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience skin rash or ear redness or swelling. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions

If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Floxin Otic 0.3% Solution may be harmful if swallowed.

Additional information
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. DO NOT SHARE FLOXIN OTIC 0.3% SOLUTION with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE FLOXIN OTIC 0.3% SOLUTION for other health conditions. KEEP FLOXIN OTIC 0.3% SOLUTION out of the reach of children.

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