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Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.3 as base was prescribed to my 10 year old this summer for ear infection (possible swimmers ear). why are there so many contradictory responses regarding this medicine. i know it depends on the type of ea
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Do not use it.: This class of medications is not approved for pediatric patients if safer antibiotics are available. A single oral dose of the fluoroqunalones may disable. Prescribing an ophthalmic preparation for otic (ear) purposes is inappropriate. The best treatment for swimmers ear is acidifying the ear canal to kill off the yeast and restore normal flora, like Domeboro solution, which is OTC.
Answered 8/18/2017
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