Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of neomycin-polymyxin-hydrocortisone otic.
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Reviewer: 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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When I stop using the pain returns(2 bottles) itchy,pressure,full feeling,etc.
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Reviewer: Sore Ear, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have been using this medication for two days and I can hardly hear out of my right ear. There is intense ringing in my right ear. It is still somewhat painful from the infection. Seems to be getting worse instead of better.
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Reviewer: jazz19812002, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Started treatment on Tuesday. It is now Sunday and very little improvement. I was given an anti-inflammatory to lower the swollen. I stopped taken the pills because they did nothing. I am back on over the counter Advil gel tabs. I have noticed a little hearing loss from the drops, I am hoping it is just a fight from the infection and that it will be over soon. I have read to contact the doctor if
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Reviewer: 1 deaf ear, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Everytime I take this ear drop or called cortasporin I lose my hearing. I've lost 70%-80% of my of my hearing. I told the doctors I'm losing my hearing everytime I take.
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Reviewer: 7-12 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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My daughter (8 years) had extreme pain when we gave her these drops. She cried so hard - not sure this can be helping her and would be extremely difficult to continue giving to her.
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