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Does Levaquin Help To Treat Inner Ear Infection?

my son has an inner ear infection and does not have insuranse. i gave him levoquin that was perscribed to me for an ear infection just last year. i would like to ASK IF LEVAQUIN IS SOMETHING THAT YOU RECOMEND FOR EAR INFECTION OR IS THERE SOMETHING ALSE PREFERABLY OVERTHECOUNTER THAT COULD HELP HIM.
Thu, 2 Apr 2015
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Hi,
Livaquin is Levofloxacilin and it is good antibiotic for infection.
You can give this medicine to your son for 3-5 days for inner ear infection.
But as this is prescription medicine it is advisable to take after your doctor consultation.
Ok and take care.
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Does Levaquin Help To Treat Inner Ear Infection?

Hi, Livaquin is Levofloxacilin and it is good antibiotic for infection. You can give this medicine to your son for 3-5 days for inner ear infection. But as this is prescription medicine it is advisable to take after your doctor consultation. Ok and take care.