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Can i use antibiotic cream for swimmers ear?

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Dr. William Byars answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Doubtful: It may be difficult to get the cream dispersed well enough throughout the ear canal. Antibiotic otic (ear) drops work best.

Answered 3/22/2019

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