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I have been prescribed eye drops for my ear infection why?
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Antibiotic is same: Several ear drops were originally designed as eye drops but are perfectly safe to use in the ear. As long as it does not have gentamycin or neomycin, it is likely safe to use.
Answered 6/11/2015
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