Note: This document contains side effect information about ofloxacin otic. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Floxin Otic.
Applies to ofloxacin otic: otic solution.
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
- Burning, itching, redness, skin rash, swelling, or other sign of irritation not present before use of this medicine
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking ofloxacin otic:
Less common
- Dizziness
Rare
- 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
- Change in taste
- earache
- numbness or tingling
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to ofloxacin otic: otic solution.
Local
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
Frequency not reported: Coughing, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Frequency not reported: Hypertension, hot flush, tachycardia[Ref]
Psychiatric
Frequency not reported: Insomnia
Postmarketing reports: Transient neuropsychiatric disturbances[Ref]
