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A member asked:

I hav e ear infection. was given 2 x ear drops. sofradex and clotrimazole. the instructions say "install in ear"... how long do i leave the drops in?

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Otitis Externa: You are being treated for outer ear infection. You can leave the drops in...it may flow out a little. It acts best topically if left there in the ear canal.

Answered 10/7/2016

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