Probably everyone knows about otitis media. The pain in this disease is comparable in strength to a toothache. What medicines will help to remove it? Read more about it below.
Otitis - a brief description of the disease
Otitis is a disease of all ages, but children are most susceptible to it. The cause of inflammation is an infection. The development of otitis occurs after an ear injury, as a result of an allergy, with complications of colds (most often).
The main symptoms are fever, decreased (or even absence) of hearing, pain in the ear itself and headache. The disease is diagnosed by a highly specialized specialist (ENT doctor).
The treatment regimen usually includes warming (compresses) and - sometimes - antibiotics. Drops in the ears with otitis media are most often prescribed. Surgical operations are indicated only in rare cases (in the absence of the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment and the identification of complications).
Which ear drops for otitis are usually prescribed by doctors?
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The drug "Sofradex" - can be used for instillation both in the ears and in the eyes. It has an antibacterial, antiallergic and anti-inflammatory effect (pronounced). These drops in the ears are very effective for otitis media (four timesper day, 3 drops). Exceeding the dose is undesirable. In rare cases, allergic reactions such as itching, burning, pain in the external auditory canals are possible. Pregnant and lactating women, newborns and people with hepatic (or renal) insufficiency, the drug is contraindicated.
ear drops for otitis media - Means "Anauran" - drops in the ears with otitis media of all kinds, except for purulent. For adults, the dosage is 5 caps, for children - 3 caps. (twice or thrice a day). During pregnancy, the need for use is determined by the doctor. Side effects are rare. May be expressed in local peeling of the skin, recurrent itching, burning.
- The drug "Otinum" - drops, which include salicylic acid, so they are contraindicated primarily for those who have damage to the eardrum (it is fraught with hearing loss). They are prescribed mainly for inflammation of the middle ear.
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Means "Normax" (with the active ingredient norfloxacin) - has an antibacterial spectrum of action. It is ineffective in diseases that are caused by aerobic bacteria. Acinetobacter, Enterococcus strains are insensitive to it. It is indicated for all types of otitis, including purulent and chronic. Treatment of children requires caution. Under 12 years of age, the use is not recommended. Dosage is individual (up to six times a day, 1-2 drops). Usually the drug does not cause any complaints, but sometimes there are side effects such as itching, rash, angioedema. Use with caution in children.
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Means "Otipaks" - one of the few drugs that can be used for children, even infancy. In indications for use - otitis media. Drops, due to the combination of phenazone with lidocaine, have a number of effects at once: anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antibacterial. Decreased sensitivity occurs from the first minutes after instillation. After 20-30 minutes, the pain disappears completely. It is used up to 4 times a day (3 drops each). Well tolerated. In isolated, extremely rare cases, itching, redness are possible.
Important
- The use of these drugs is possible only until the perforation of the membrane (violation of its integrity). If the discharge of blood, fluid or pus has begun, stop instillation and consult a doctor as soon as possible.
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All drops in the ears (for otitis media and other inflammations) must be warmed. Cold, in addition to a negative effect on hearing, can provoke convulsions. Don't forget that the ear canal is located in close proximity to the brain!
- Only an otolaryngologist can prescribe the correct treatment.
