Ofloxacin Otic Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 16, 2024.

Applies to ofloxacin otic: otic solution.

Serious side effects of ofloxacin otic

Along with its needed effects, ofloxacin 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 ofloxacin 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

• 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]

Further information

Ofloxacin otic side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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