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A member asked:

Can i use antipyrtine and benzocain solution while using ofloaxcin solution. i woke up with pain inside my ear. my ear is not red on the outside. ?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Otitis Media: There is no drug interaction between Ofloxacin and antipyrine-benzocaine otic (analgesic). However, you are trying to treat the symptoms and not the cause. Rec.: see your physician for evaluation and comprehensive treatment.

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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