Ofloxacin otic Side Effects

Some side effects of ofloxacin otic may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to ofloxacin otic: otic solution

Stop using ofloxacin otic and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor if you experience:

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

• skin rash; or

• ear drainage, discharge, or worsening pain.

Other less serious side effects may also occur such as ear discomfort or itching, and headache. Continue to use the medication and talk to your doctor if these side effects seem excessive or unusual.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to ofloxacin otic: otic solution

Local

Local side effects have included pruritus (1% to 4%), application site reaction (1%), earache (1%), rash (1%), otorrhagia (<1%), and otitis externa.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included dermatitis, eczema, erythematous rash, follicular rash, rash, urticaria, seborrhea, and flushing.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included dizziness (1%), paresthesia (1%), vertigo (0.5% to 1%), tinnitus (0.3%), headache (0.3%), dysesthesia, hypesthesia, hyperkinesia, insomnia, tremor, and pain.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included diarrhea (0.6%), vomiting (0.3%), nausea (0.3%), dry mouth (0.5%), abdominal pain, dyspepsia and halitosis.

Other

Other side effects have included taste perversion (7%), fever (0.3%), transient loss of hearing, tinnitus, otorrhagia, otitis media, otitis externa, hot flushes, flushing, and fungal infection.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have rarely included cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis, and sinusitis.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have very rarely included tachycardia and hypertension.

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included reports of transient neuropsychiatric disturbances; however, causality has not been established.

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