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A member asked:

Can i use visine eye drops for my ear infection?

17 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Probably not: Not sure why you want to use this for an ear infection? Not an antibiotic. Really would do nothing to help your ear.

Dr Adigopula and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/31/2014

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Yes but why?: Since visine won't treat an ear infection there is no reason to put it in your ear.

Dr Minich and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 7/19/2018

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Won't help: Visine eye drops will not help your ear. Don't do it.

Dr Niazi and 9 doctors agreed

Answered 1/17/2020

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