Generic name: ofloxacin otic [ oh-FLOCKS-a-sin-OH-tic ]
Brand names: Floxin Otic, Floxin Otic Singles
Dosage form: otic solution (0.3%)
Drug class:Otic anti-infectives
What is ofloxacin otic?
Ofloxacin is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria.
Ofloxacin otic (for the ear) is used to treat infections of the ear canal in adults and children who are at least 6 months old. Ofloxacin otic is used in adults and children at least 1 year old to treat an inner ear infection (also called otitis media).
Ofloxacin 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.
Ofloxacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
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.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use ofloxacin otic if you are allergic to ofloxacin or similar antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gatifloxacin (Tequin), levofloxacin (Levaquin),
