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A member asked:

I'm traveling in egypt and got an ear infection. the dr prescribed isopto maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) as ear drops, but the package says eye drops. can i use in ears?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes you can: Unfortunately sometimes the same preparation for ears isn't available, so eye drops can be as good for the external ears, but not the opposite, wish you wellness

Dr Chiu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/22/2018

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