Drops with otitis in children

Otitis is the inflammatory process that occurs in the middle part of the auricle. Very often this disease manifests itself in toddlers. Drops with otitis in children are considered the most popular and safe remedy.

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Indications for use

Drops with otitis in children are indicated for use when the first symptoms of this disease appear. Usually inflammation in this case occurs due to the fact that the ear gets an infection. As a rule, the causative agents of otitis are the hemophilic rod and pneumococci. Usually, otitis affects infants in the first year of life.

Pharmacodynamics

One of the most popular means for otitis in children is a drop of "Otofa", so we describe exactly their pharmacodynamics. This drug is active against gonococci, streptococci, mycobacteria, pneumococci, meningococci, tuberculosis. That is why it is usually prescribed even in acute forms of otitis in children.

Pharmacokinetics

As a rule, drops in otitis in children have a low systemic absorption, so their pharmacokinetics are not investigated.

Names of drops in otitis in children

First of all, it is necessary to know that ear drops with different properties and characteristics are used to treat otitis media. Among the antibacterial the most popular are:

Cipromed. Strong drug with a pronounced antibacterial effect. The main active substance of the drug is ciprofloxacin, which suppresses the bacterial DNA-gyres. Before applying the drug, you should first rinse well and dry the ear canal. Also try to warm up a little drops in the palms of your hands. It is used three times a day for five drops at a time. Treatment is carried out until all the symptoms of the disease disappear. The drug can not be used in viral keratitis. Among the side effects can be identified: allergy and burning in the ear.

Drops with a combining action are also used:

Anauran. Drops with a pronounced antibacterial effect with the main active substances neomycin sulfate, polymyxin In sulfate and lidocaine. A special pipette is used to apply the drug. In order for the product to act, it takes some time after use to hold the head tilted. The recommended doses are prescribed primarily by the doctor depending on the severity of the disease. Usually children are prescribed three drops four times a day. A drug can not be taken for more than a week.

Ear drops in otitis in children

Ear drops in otitis in children are the most popular drug that is used to treat this disease. Among modern means, you can especially highlight:

• The otinum. Drops with a well-marked anti-inflammatory and disinfected effect. The active ingredient of the drug is choline salicylate. Apply the drug from three to four times a day (3-4 drops). Before using the product, it must be warmed in the palms. Usually, the therapy is conducted up to ten days.
• Otypaks. The composition of the drug has two main substances (lidocaine and phenazone), which increases the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. To get a positive result, adults and children are dripped four drops three times a day. The course should not last longer than ten days.

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Drops in the nose for otitis in children

In order to reduce puffiness, as well as prevent the infection from passing into the nasopharynx, children in otitis are also prescribed drops in the nose.

• Sanorin. Apply these drops from two to three times a day (one or two drops in each nostril). The main active ingredient is naphazoline nitrate, in addition, there are additional substances: boric acid, ethylenediamine, water, methyl parahydroxybenzoate. Among the main side effects are heart palpitations, headaches. The drug should not be taken with tachycardia and hypertension.
• Tysin. Before applying the drops, it is very important to clean the nasal passages well. The main active substance of the agent is tetrisoline hydrochloride. Doses and duration of therapy are prescribed by the attending physician. As a rule, children are prescribed four drops from one to two times a day.

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Capri with purulent otitis in children

It is important to understand that babies are not prescribed for up to a year with purulent otitis, as they cause a lot of serious side effects, among which vomiting and convulsions are especially frequent.

Children after the year can be appointed:

• Otofa. The main active ingredient is rifampicin (a synthetic antibiotic). Before using the droplet, it is necessary to slightly warm up. You can just hold the bottle with the drug in your hands. When otitis in children, drops are applied twice a day (three drops in one ear). Therapy is not more than a week. Among the main side effects can be distinguished: redness and itching, rashes on the skin. Do not use drops if the patient has an allergy to the main active ingredient.
• Otisol. It differs in a combination composition with such active substances: benzocaine, phenazone, phenylephrine hydrochloride. To inject drops into the ear use a special pipette. The therapy is conducted from three to ten days. Children usually receive a dosage prescribed by the doctor, based on the severity of the disease and the age of the baby.

Please note that purulent otitis in children should be treated in parallel with antibiotics.

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Dosage and administration in children with otitis media

Since each individual case is individual and unique, the dosage and duration of therapy is prescribed by the attending physician. But, as a rule, the standard dose is: two to four drops in one ear, one to two times a day.

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Contraindications for use

Since such drugs are great for treating otitis even in young children, there are practically no contraindications to the use of drops. But it is necessary to check before use whether the baby is allergic to the main components of the drug, and whether it is hypersensitive to its substances.

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Side effects

Usually among the most popular side effects of drops in otitis in children, there are the appearance of itching and burning in the ear (they quickly pass by themselves). Sometimes, there may also be redness and rash on the skin. If you notice any side effects from your baby's use of drops, discontinue use and discuss the problem with your doctor.

Overdose

Exceeding the therapeutic dose from drops in children in otitis is quite difficult, so at the moment no negative reaction was seen after the dose was exceeded. But remember that ear infections in children can cause serious complications, so it is recommended that you carefully follow the recommendations that the doctor gives you.

Interaction with other drugs

When otitis in children, it is best not to use various ointments, drops or other preparations simultaneously with the selected drops. The fact is that this can lead to physical or chemical incompatibility.

Storage conditions

It is very important to keep a bottle of drops in the package in which it was released from production. Usually droplets for the treatment of otitis are stored in a dry, cool and dark place inaccessible to children. Remember that improper storage can cause drops to lose their positive properties. For more information about storage conditions, see the instructions.

Shelf life

If you follow all the rules for storing drops for the treatment of otitis, then their shelf life is usually from two to three years. Do not use the drug after this time is over.

Remember that young children are very often sick with otitis media of the middle ear. This is due to the fact that they still have a rather weak immunity. That is why it is necessary to prevent this disease, so that later there was no need to torment the baby with medical products.