Floxin Otic

Ofloxacin is prescribed to patients to treat certain bacterial infections of the skin, lungs and prostate. Ofloxacin can also be used to treat Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. It is an antibiotic medication that works by reducing the growth of bacteria in the body.

• Floxin Otic

• Cetraxal
• Ciprofloxacin HCl
• Floxin Otic
• Ofloxacin
• Otiprio

• Liquid
• Drop

• Into the ear

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Otic routeUse this medicine only in your ear. Do not swallow the medicine, and do not put it in your eyes.

Otic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

Gently clean the ear if there is any discharge. Be careful to not put a cotton swab or anything else inside the ear.

Otic routeYou may warm the drops by holding the unopened bottle in your hands for a few minutes. Putting room temperature drops in your ear might make you dizzy.

Otic routeRemove the cap. Do not let the tip of the dropper touch anything, including your ear.

Lie down or tilt your head to the side. Drop the correct number of drops into the ear.

For a middle ear infection (otitis media): Gently fold in the flap of skin at the front of the ear after you put in the drops. Let go of the flap, then fold it in again. Do this 5 times, using a pumping motion. This helps move the medicine into the middle ear.

For an outer ear infection (otitis externa, "swimmer€™s ear"): Gently pull the earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal.

Keep the ear tilted up for a few minutes.

Repeat these steps for the other ear, if needed.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ofloxacin or similar antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, gatifloxacin, levofloxacin, Ciloxan®, Cipro®, Levaquin®, or Tequin®.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Tell your doctor if you have ear drainage during the six months after you use this medicine.

Keep your ears clean and dry while you are being treated with this medicine. Do not go swimming unless your doctor says it is okay.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Tell your doctor if you have ear drainage during the six months after you use this medicine.

Keep your ears clean and dry while you are being treated with this medicine. Do not go swimming unless your doctor says it is okay.

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Muscle or joint pain.
• Severe pain or tenderness when you put the drop in your ear.
• Skin rash.
• Bitter taste in your mouth
• Mild stinging, itching, or discomfort when you put the drops in your ear.
• Dizziness.