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Can i use ofloxacin for treating swimmers ear?
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Floxin (ofloxacin): is often used for external ear infections (Otitis Externa). Ofloxacin otic can also be used for treatment of Acute Otitis Media in children with tympanostomy tubes and Chronic Supporative Otitis Media with perforated Ear drum (with susceptible microorganisms). So - the answer is yes.
Answered 8/10/2014
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