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FLOXIN Otic SINGLES
provides FLOXIN Otic
in
single dispensing
containers and
therefore the side
effects are expected
to be the same.
FLOXIN Otic (ofloxacin
otic) must not be
used in patients who
are allergic to any
of the ingredients
of this medication
or to other
antibiotics in the
quinolones class.
Serious and
occasionally fatal
allergic reactions
have been reported
in patients taking
quinolone
medications either
by mouth or by IV.
At the first sign of
allergic reaction,
stop taking the drug
and seek immediate
medical attention.
Do not use in eyes
and not for
injection.
Patients who have
not improved after
one course of
treatment should see
their doctor.
The most common
reported side
effects in patients
with outer ear
infection receiving
FLOXIN Otic once
daily, was
discomfort upon
application (7%),
itching (1%),
earache (0.8%),
dizziness (0.4%) and
headache (0.2-0.3%).
The most common side
effects in patients
with middle ear
infections taking
FLOXIN Otic twice
daily were unusual
taste (7%), earache
(1%), itching (1%),
numbness or tingling
(1%), rash (1%) and
dizziness (1%).
Please see the Patient
Information and
talk to your doctor
or pharmacist before
taking this
medication.
For
additional safety information, please
see Patient
Information and the full
product information
and consult with
your doctor.
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