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Ofloxacin eye drops for ear infection?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

OK: Can't put non-ophthalmic (/-eye) safe meds into eye, but can put eye-safe meds elsewhere.

Dr Fricke and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/6/2020

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Dr. Laura Cozzarelli answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes!: I actually treated my ear with eye drops several weeks ago, and they worked like a charm :).

Dr Lessnau agreed

Answered 12/31/2017

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