Ear drop
Ear drops are a form of topical medication for the ears used to treat infection, inflammation, impacted ear wax or trapped insects, as well as local anesthesia.[1] It is used for short-term treatment and can be purchased with or without a prescription.[2]
Common types of ear drops
- Acid-based detergents to break up ear wax
- Alcohol and acetic acid solutions to prevent swimmer's ears
- Antibiotics to treat bacterial infections
- Anesthetics to help numb ear pain
Bacterial infections are sometimes treated with antibiotics (examples)
- Ciprodex ear drops containing ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone
- Gentisone HC ear drops containing gentamicin and hydrocortisone
- Ciproxin HC ear drops containing ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone
- Sofradex ear drops containing neomycin and gramicidin (antibiotics) plus dexamethasone (a steroid)[3]
- Kenacomb ear drops, containing triamcinolone acetonide, neomycin and gramicidin (antibiotics) and nystatin (antifungal)
See also
References
- Lippincott's nursing procedures (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2009. p. 285. ISBN 9780781786898.
- "How to Use Ear Drops". Healthline. 2016-06-07. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
- "Swimmer's Ear". Archived from the original on 2006-04-27. Retrieved 2006-05-01.
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