Floxin Otic Side Effects
Generic name: ofloxacin otic
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 16, 2024.
Note: This document provides detailed information about Floxin Otic.
Applies to ofloxacin otic: otic solution Side Effects associated with ofloxacin otic. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Floxin Otic.
Applies to ofloxacin otic: otic solution.
Precautions
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
Oral and systemic ofloxacin and other similar antibiotics have sometimes caused a severe allergic reaction. It is not known if otic ofloxacin may cause this reaction. However, stop using this medicine and check with your doctor immediately if you notice skin rash or itching, shortness of breath, or swelling of the face or neck.
Serious side effects of Floxin Otic
Along with its needed effects, ofloxacin otic (the active ingredient contained in Floxin Otic) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking ofloxacin otic:
Less common side effects
- burning, itching, redness, skin rash, swelling, or other sign of irritation not present before use of this medicine
- dizziness
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking ofloxacin otic:
Rare side effects
- bleeding from the ear
- fast heartbeat
- fever
- headache
- ringing in the ear
- runny or stuffy nose
- sore throat
Other side effects of Floxin Otic
Some side effects of ofloxacin otic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common side effects
- change in taste
- earache
- numbness or tingling
For healthcare professionals
Applies to ofloxacin otic: otic solution.
Local adverse events
- Very common (10% or more): Application site reaction (up to 16.8%)[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus, rash
- Frequency not reported: Seborrhea, dermatitis, eczema, erythematous rash, follicular rash, flushing, urticaria[Ref]
Nervous system
- Common (1% to 10%): Paresthesia, dizziness
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Headache, vertigo
- Frequency not reported: Tremor, hypoesthesia, dysesthesia, hyperkinesia[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
- Common (1% to 10%): Taste perversion
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth
- Frequency not reported: Dyspepsia, abdominal pain, halitosis[Ref]
Other
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Earache, otorrhagia, tinnitus, fever
- Frequency not reported: Transient loss of hearing, otitis externa, otitis media, inflammation, pain, fungal infection[Ref]
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
- Frequency not reported: Hypertension, hot flush, tachycardia[Ref]
Psychiatric
- Frequency not reported: Insomnia
- Postmarketing reports: Transient neuropsychiatric disturbances[Ref]
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References
1. "Product Information. Floxin Otic (ofloxacin otic)." Daiichi Pharmaceuticals
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