Ofloxacin otic Alternatives Compared
| Ofloxacin otic | Amoxicillin | Amoxicillin / clavulanate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Middle Ear Infections, Acute Otitis Externa. Ofloxacin otic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated, but a rash is a common side effect. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Amoxicillin/clavulanate is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic that should be reserved for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible beta-lactamase-producing bacteria. Its use may be... View more |
Related suggestions Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
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Ofloxacin otic has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 368 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Amoxicillin / clavulanate has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 916 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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N/A |
Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi | Amoclan, Augmentin, Augmentin XR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
1.7 hours |
1.7 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 64 drugs are known to interact with Amoxicillin:
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A total of 97 drugs are known to interact with Amoxicillin / clavulanate:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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December 16, 1997 |
January 18, 1974 |
August 06, 1984 |
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