A Phase II Study of an Otic Formulation in Treating Peri-Operative Tube Otorrhea

Inclusion Criteria: * 6 months to 12 years old * Diagnosed with recurrent acute otitis media or chronic otitis media with effusion * Must be first set of ear tubes. * Patient may not have had any other previous otologic-related surgery. * Ear tube may not be silver oxide, silver salt, t-type tube or long-shafted tube * Patient may not have existing perforation of the eardrum. * Patient must not require another surgical procedure other than myringotomy and tube insertion. * Patient may not be a menarchal female * Diabetic patients are not eligible * Patient may not have any disease or condition that would negatively affect the conduct of the study * Patient may not require any other systemic antimicrobial therapy during the study. * Patient must meet certain medication washouts to be eligible * Analgesic use (other than acetaminophen) is not allowed * Patient may not be pre-disposed to neurosensory hearing loss * Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply Exclusion Criteria: * Age * Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply