Floxin Otic

Floxin Otic is a brand name of ofloxacin otic, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

FLOXIN OTIC (ofloxacin - solution/drops; otic)

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  Manufacturer: DAIICHI
  
  Approval date: December 16, 1997
  
  Strength(s): 0.3% ^[RLD][AT]

Has a generic version of Floxin Otic been approved?

A generic version of Floxin Otic has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Floxin Otic and have been approved by the FDA:

ofloxacin solution/drops; otic

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  Manufacturer: ALCON PHARMS LTD
  
  Approval date: March 17, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 0.3% ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: APOTEX INC
  
  Approval date: September 28, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 0.3% ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: BAUSCH AND LOMB
  
  Approval date: March 17, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 0.3% ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: FERA PHARMS
  
  Approval date: August 11, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 0.3% ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: HI TECH PHARMA
  
  Approval date: March 17, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 0.3% ^[AT]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Floxin Otic. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  Topical preparation for treating otopathy
  Patent 5,401,741
  Issued: March 28, 1995
  Inventor(s): Sato; Kiichi & Handa; Akira & Kitahara; Takeji
  Assignee(s): Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  A topical preparation for treating otophathy which contains ofloxacin or a salt thereof as an active ingredient is disclosed.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • March 27, 2012
    
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    Patent use: METHOD OF TREATING OTOPATHY
  
  

See also...

• Floxin Otic Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Floxin Otic Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Floxin Otic Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Ofloxacin Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ofloxacin otic Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Floxin Otic Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Ofloxacin Otic Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)