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How long do neomycin drops take to work outter ear infection?

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Dr. Gregory Sysyn answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Good resource below.: http://www.patient.co.uk/health/otitis-externa Relief should be within 24-48 hours. But always complete the therapy..

Answered 8/3/2017

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Outer Infection in Left Ear & Middle Infection in Both Ears. Currently taking Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Hydrocort. ear drops, will this Not help middle ear infections? Should I stop using on right ear? It's a few days before ENT appoint?

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I'm 34 weeks pregnant can I use Cortisporin (neomycin polymyxin and hydrocortisone) solution ear drops for severe infection??

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Hello, I have been taking neomycin/polymyxin b/hydrocortisone ear drops for my ear infection recently (swimmers ear). I have taken two doses so far and I feel a bit dizzy, should I keep taking it? I have never been allergic to a medicine before. thx?

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Got an ear infection and was prescribed neomycin-polymyxin b sulfates and hydrocortisone otic solution ear drops, i put some in one drop to both ears every three hours and now my left ear is clogged throbbing and muffled hearing, should i go back?

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Can you use cortisporin (neomycin polymyxin and hydrocortisone) to prevent an ear infection?

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