Drops for otitis media in children

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

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Indications for use

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

Pharmacodynamics

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

Pharmacokinetics

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

Names of drops for otitis in children

First of all, you need to know that ear drops with different properties and characteristics are used to treat otitis. Among antibacterial ones, the most popular are:

Cipromed. A potent drug with a pronounced antibacterial effect. The main active ingredient of the drug is ciprofloxacin, which suppresses bacterial DNA gyrase. Before using the drug, you should first rinse and dry the ear canal well. Also try to warm the drops a little in your palms. It is used three times a day, five drops at a time. Treatment is carried out until all symptoms of the disease disappear. The drug cannot be used for viral keratitis. Side effects include: allergies and burning in the ear.

Drops with a combined effect are also used:

Anauran. Drops with a pronounced antibacterial effect with the main active ingredients neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate and lidocaine. A special pipette is used to apply the drug. In order for the product to work, it is necessary to keep your head tilted for some time after use. Recommended doses are prescribed mainly by a doctor depending on the severity of the disease. Usually, children are prescribed three drops four times a day. The drug should not be taken for more than a week.

Ear drops for otitis in children

Ear drops for otitis in children are the most popular drug used to treat this disease. Among modern remedies, the following can be especially highlighted:

• Otinum. Drops with a pronounced anti-inflammatory and disinfectant effect. The active component of the drug is choline salicylate. The drug is used three to four times a day (3-4 drops). Before using the product, it must be warmed in the palms. Usually, therapy is carried out for up to ten days.
• Otipax. The drug contains two main substances (lidocaine and phenazone), which enhances the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. To obtain a positive result, adults and children are instilled four drops three times a day. The course should not last longer than ten days.

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Nasal drops for otitis in children

In order to reduce swelling and prevent the infection from spreading to the nasopharynx, children with otitis are also prescribed nasal drops.

• Sanorin. These drops are used 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. The main side effects include increased heart rate and headaches. The drug should not be taken in case of tachycardia and hypertension.
• Tizin. Before using the drops, it is very important to thoroughly clean the nasal passages. The main active ingredient of the drug is tetryzoline hydrochloride. Doses and duration of therapy are prescribed by the attending physician. As a rule, children are prescribed four drops one to two times a day.

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Capri for purulent otitis in children

It is important to understand that drops are not prescribed to infants under one year of age for purulent otitis, as they cause many serious side effects, among which vomiting and convulsions are especially common.

Children over one year old can be prescribed:

• Otofa. The main active ingredient is rifampicin (a synthetic antibiotic). Before use, the drops need to be warmed up a little. You can simply hold the bottle with the drug in your hands. For otitis in children, the drops are used twice a day (three drops in one ear). The therapy is carried out for no more than a week. Among the main side effects are: redness and itching, skin rashes. The drops cannot be used if the patient is allergic to the main active ingredient.
• Otizol. It has a combined composition with the following active ingredients: benzocaine, phenazone, phenylephrine hydrochloride. A special pipette is used to administer drops into the ear. Therapy is carried out from three to ten days. For children, the dosage is usually prescribed by a doctor, based on the severity of the disease and the age of the child.

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

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Method of administration and dosage of drops for otitis in children

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

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Contraindications for use

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

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Side effects

Usually, the most common side effects of ear drops for children include itching and burning in the ear (they quickly go away on their own). Sometimes there may also be redness and rashes on the skin. If you notice side effects in your child from using the drops, stop using them and discuss the problem with your doctor.

Overdose

Exceeding the therapeutic dose of ear drops for children is quite difficult, so at the moment no negative reactions have been observed after exceeding the dose. But remember that ear infections in children can cause serious complications, so it is recommended to carefully follow the recommendations given to you by your doctor.

Interaction with other drugs

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

Storage conditions

It is very important to store the bottle of drops in the packaging in which it was released from production. Usually, drops for the treatment of otitis are stored in a dry, cool and dark place, inaccessible to children. Remember that improper storage can lead to the drops losing their positive properties. You can find out more about storage conditions in the instructions.

Best before date

If you follow all the rules for storing drops for the treatment of otitis, then their shelf life, as a rule, is from two to three years. You should not use the drug after this period has expired.

Remember that small children often get otitis media. This is due to the fact that their immunity is still quite weak. That is why it is necessary to carry out prevention of this disease, so that later there is no need to torment the baby with medications.