Floxin Otic
Generic name:ofloxacin otic [ oh-FLOCKS-a-sin-OH-tic ]
Drug class:Otic anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 27, 2022.
What is 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.
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.
Before taking this medicine
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.
How should I 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 ...
