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My mom has decreaed hearing after external ear treatment with ofloxacin?
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Can occur: Transient loss of hearing, tinnitus, has been reported with Ofloxacin ear drops. Decreased hearing could also be due to internal ear issues if present. More permanent loss should be checked with md.
Answered 6/30/2014
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