Ear drop
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Ear drops are a form of medicine used to help treat or prevent ear infections, especially infections of the outer ear and ear canal (otitis externa). It is also used to help remove ear wax.[1] It is used for short-term treatment and can be purchased over-the-counter or with a prescription.[1]
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)[2]
- Kenacomb ear drops, containing triamcinolone acetonide, neomycin and gramicidin (antibiotics) and nystatin (antifungal)
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "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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