Proof-of-Concept Study of a Single Application of an Investigational Otic Suspension in Treatment of Acute Otitis Media With Tympanostomy Tubes

Inclusion Criteria: * Parent or guardian: Read and sign the informed consent. When required by the Institutional Review Board, child must agree to sign an approved assent form; * Presence of otorrhea (visible by parent or guardian) of 21 days or less in duration; * Presence of patent tympanostomy tubes; * Refrain from water immersion of the ears following surgery without the use of adequate ear protection during swimming, bathing, showering and other water-related activities; * Parent or guardian: Agree to comply with the requirements of the study, administer the study medication as directed, complete required study visits, and comply with the protocol; * Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply. Exclusion Criteria: * NOT otorrhea-free for at least seven days following tympanostomy tube surgery; * Menarcheal females; * Previous otologic surgery, except tympanic membrane, within one year of study entry; * History of/or current acute or chronic non-tube otorrhea (through existing perforation of the eardrum); * Current acute otitis externa, malignant otitis externa, or other conditions which could interfere with evaluation of the study drug; * Diabetic (controlled or uncontrolled); * Use of prohibited medications; * Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.