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Ofloxacin Otic Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 14, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 0.3%

Usual Adult Dose for Acute Otitis Externa

Usual dose: Instill 10 drops into the affected ear(s) once a day
Duration of therapy: 7 days

Comments:


Use: Treatment of otitis externa due to Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus

Usual Adult Dose for Otitis Media

Usual dose: Instill 10 drops into the affected ear(s) 2 times a day
Duration of therapy: 14 days

Comments:


Use: Treatment of chronic suppurative otitis media in patients with perforated tympanic membranes due to Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, or Staphylococcus aureus

Usual Pediatric Dose for Acute Otitis Externa

6 months to 13 years:


13 years and older:

Comments:

Use: Treatment of otitis externa due to Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus

Usual Pediatric Dose for Otitis Media

1 to 12 years old:


12 years and older:

Comments:

Uses:

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 months (otitis externa), 1 year (tympanostomy tubes and acute otitis media), and 12 years (chronic suppurative otitis media and perforated tympanic membranes).

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

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Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.