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Treatment of tinnitus with medications
Last reviewed: 08.07.2025

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Medicines should be taken with caution and only after prior consultation with a doctor. Usually, even a doctor does not prescribe medicines on his own. His prescriptions are based on the results of a comprehensive examination, which makes it possible to identify the underlying cause of the pathology. The treatment is selected accordingly and should be aimed at eliminating the cause of the disease.
It is important to remember that medications can have side effects, and if used incorrectly, they can only worsen the pathology and lead to complications. Therefore, they must be taken in strict accordance with the regimen prescribed by the doctor.
Tablets for tinnitus
For tinnitus, you can take medications from various groups. Pharmaceutical reference books do not contain a separate group of drugs intended to relieve tinnitus. Usually used to normalize blood pressure (dibazol, concor, enap, enalapril). Drugs aimed at normalizing cerebral circulation can also help. Cinnarizine, glycine, piracetam have proven themselves well. Sometimes antispasmodics are recommended, for example: no-shpa. Sedatives and tranquilizers are also taken: valerian extract, motherwort, pesen, novopassit and others.
If the cause of tinnitus is a bacterial infection, a broad-spectrum antibiotic is prescribed - ciprofloxacin. Prescribed 500 mg once a day. The course is up to a week.
Amoxiclav is also used as an antibacterial drug. 500 mg daily for three days.
If severe pain occurs, nimesil is prescribed. The contents of 1 sachet are dissolved in a glass of warm boiled water. Drink in one go. The drug has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, eliminates swelling and hyperemia.
No-shpa is taken for tinnitus and spasms.
To improve cerebral circulation, piracetam is recommended. It is taken 1-2 tablets (0.2-0.4 g) 2-3 times a day for signs of dizziness and headache.
Mexidol
Mexidol belongs to the group of new generation antioxidants. The action is aimed at protecting membranes and reducing the level of free radicals in the body. Intensively saturates the blood with oxygen, has an anti-stress and anticonvulsant effect.
Regulates the sleep-wake cycle, reduces the effects of negative environmental factors. Significantly reduces the rate of degenerative processes in the brain. Helps restore vision, hearing, eliminates ringing and other disorders. Recommended for use in acute circulatory disorders, as well as in the development of cerebral atherosclerosis. Alleviates symptoms of intoxication, used in the treatment of neuroses.
It is recommended to take 1 tablet 2-3 times a day at first. Gradually increase the dose to 2 tablets three times a day (600 mg). Treatment should also be discontinued gradually, reducing the dosage daily. The course of treatment is 2-6 weeks.
Mydocalm
The drug reduces the tone of tense skeletal and smooth muscles. Dilates blood vessels, normalizes blood circulation, has an indirect analgesic effect. Improves lymph flow, eliminates congestion and edema. It acts very quickly and is easily tolerated. Take 1 tablet (50 mg) three times a day. It combines well with other drugs, including sedatives.
Cortexin
The drug belongs to the group of nootropic and camcorder drugs that affect the central nervous system. In its structure, it is represented by a complex of water-soluble neuropeptides. It is a natural bioregulator. Activates regulatory neurons and brain neurotrophic factors, normalizes the ratio of amino acids, promotes the synthesis of neurotransmitters. All this normalizes nervous regulation, eliminates pain and noise in the ears, promotes recovery after a stroke.
The drug is presented in the form of powder for injections. The dry mass is diluted in 1-2 ml of 0.5% novocaine, physiological solution. It is administered as injections in the first half of the day.
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Aescusan
It has an anti-edematous, antioxidant effect, promotes the resorption of exudates. Normalizes the tone of blood vessels, including capillaries and veins. Stimulates the production of adrenal hormones. Quickly eliminates inflammation. Recommended for various diseases, including ringing and pain in the ears, visual impairment.
Take 12-15 drops orally three times a day. The drops are washed down or dissolved in water. Tablets can also be taken. It is recommended to take 1 tablet three times a day. The average course duration is 3 months.
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Ceraxon
It is a nootropic drug produced in the form of a solution for oral administration.
Take 1000 mg, which is 10 ml or 1 sachet every 12 hours. Dissolve in half a glass of water. Prescribed to normalize blood circulation, vascular injuries, brain diseases, recovery after traumatic brain injury. It has proven itself as a drug that normalizes the activity of the auditory and visual analyzer. Restores normal skin sensitivity.
Ginkgo
This is a drug that ensures the outflow of blood and lymph from the head and neck, eliminates congestion, relieves swelling and helps eliminate tinnitus. Take one tablet three times a day. It should be taken into account that the drug helps to reduce blood pressure, so people with a tendency to hypotension should take it with caution. The drug has a cumulative effect, so it will have its therapeutic effect only after 2-3 months from the start of taking it.
Drops for tinnitus
If you still have a ringing sensation in your ears, you can use ear drops. To use them, lie on your side and tilt your head back. Drop in the required amount of liquid and lie in this position for about 10 minutes without moving. This will allow the drug to penetrate into the necessary layers and have its therapeutic effect. After 10 minutes, you can get up, covering your ear with a cotton swab.
Usually, all modern products contain a factory dispenser, which ensures drop-by-drop administration of the drug. If there is no dispenser, you must use a regular pipette. Before use, you must carefully read the instructions and follow the specified dosage.
If the doctor's instructions contradict the instructions, you should follow the scheme prescribed by the doctor. This is due to the fact that the doctor always takes into account the individual characteristics of the patient, while the instructions only provide average data. On average, 2-4 drops are required per ear.
Drops such as Otipax, Otinum, Albucit, Aurisan, Sofradex have proven themselves to be effective.
Folk remedies
Folk remedies are used to eliminate ringing in the ears. Before using any means, you must consult a doctor.
Onions are used as an antibacterial agent that allows you to quickly eliminate the symptoms of inflammation of the middle ear. Prepare a puree of onions (previously grate it), then soak a cotton swab in this mixture and place it in the ear for 2-3 hours.
Garlic turuntas are also prepared in a similar manner. Several cloves of garlic are passed through a garlic press or grated on a fine grater. The turunta is soaked in the resulting mixture and placed in the ear for 1-2 hours.
A mixture of hare cabbage juice and plantain grass has also proven itself well. The herbs are taken in a 2:1 ratio and mixed. The juice is instilled into the ear 1-2 drops 2-3 times a day.
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Fir oil for tinnitus
Fir oil has proven itself to be effective against tinnitus. You can soak a toothpick or a match without cotton wool in undiluted essential oil, then run the stick behind your ear. The oil will have a bactericidal effect and relieve inflammation. It should be used in very small quantities, since any pure oil is very active and can cause a burn and inflammation.
Fir oil can be added to the composition of the base massage oil for light rubbing, massage, ear compresses. For preparation, take about 50 ml of fatty base oil. This can be any vegetable oil: almond, peach, apricot. You can even take sunflower and olive oil. Add 1-2 drops of essential fir oil to it, mix thoroughly.
To use as a compress, take gauze, soak it in the prepared mixture, squeeze it out so that the oil does not flow. Apply to the area around the ear: in front, behind the ear, on the ear lymph nodes, which can be felt as protrusions. Cover the gauze with cellophane on top, which will provide a thermal and "greenhouse" effect. Put another layer of thin material on top. Then wrap it in dry heat - a scarf or woolen shawl. This compress should be kept for at least 5 hours. It is better to do it at night.
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Herbal treatment
Herbs have long been used to treat tinnitus, as well as any inflammatory and infectious diseases affecting the ear.
Poppy heads are used to wash the ear. For preparation, you will need 7 unripe poppy heads. They are thoroughly washed in clean water, poured with a glass of milk, boiled for 40 minutes. Cool to a warm state. Wash the ear with a warm decoction from a spray bottle.
For purulent otitis, use drops from a decoction of walnut. Take fresh walnut leaves, pour boiling water over them, boil for 5 minutes. Allow to cool, strain. Drip 1-3 drops into each ear while warm. Heat in a water bath.
For otitis, use propolis infusion mixed with honey. Drip 1-3 drops into each ear, 2-3 times a day.
To remove earwax, drip 1-2 drops of juice from fresh ash leaves. The remedy is used 2-3 times a day.
Sage for tinnitus
Sage is a herbal remedy used to relieve inflammation and eliminate the inflammatory process. It helps with otitis, significantly reduces pain, ringing, and various noises.
It is used as a decoction or infusion, as well as ear drops. To prepare the decoction, take 20-30 grams of the herb, pour two glasses of boiling water over it. Infuse for half an hour, then strain. Pour about 50 ml of the product into a separate bottle, add 4-5 drops of alcohol, and mix thoroughly. Drip 2-3 drops into each ear 3-4 times a day.
The rest of the decoction is taken internally. It is recommended to take a third of a glass three times a day. It helps relieve inflammation, eliminates ringing and pain.
You can also take sage infusion internally. To prepare it, take 2-3 tablespoons of sage, pour a glass of vodka or alcohol. Infuse for three days, drink a tablespoon three times a day.
Homeopathy
Homeopathic remedies are also used to eliminate ringing and inflammation in the ears. They should be taken with caution, only after prior consultation with a doctor. They are most effective as part of complex therapy. They have side effects that occur mainly when taken incorrectly, when the remedies are not combined correctly, or when the dosage is exceeded.
In case of hearing loss, ringing and noise, it is recommended to take half a lemon with the peel daily.
It has also proven itself as a cleansing and anti-inflammatory agent. To prepare it, you need the shells of 5 eggs. They must be thoroughly crushed in a mortar, then ground in a coffee grinder. Take 1 tablespoon of powder, pouring a small amount of freshly squeezed lemon juice on top.
To speed up recovery and relieve symptoms such as ringing, noise, discomfort, prepare a decoction of oats. It is necessary to pour 50 grams of oats with a liter of water, boil for an hour. Then drink the resulting decoction during the day in small sips. You need to drink at least 2-3 glasses per day.
Juniper drops are good for eliminating tinnitus. To prepare, take 100 grams of juniper berries, pour half of them with vodka or alcohol. Then leave to infuse for 24 hours. Drip 2-3 drops into each ear three times a day. The course of treatment is 28 days.
Attention!
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Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.