User:Amelialao/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. They are commonly used for short-term treatment and can be purchased with or without a prescription. Before using ear drops, refer to the package insert or consult a health professional for the amount of drops to use and the duration of treatment.

Types and uses

 * Break Up Ear Wax
 * Swimmer's Ears
 * Bacterial Infections
 * Ear Pain

Side Effects
Antibiotic ear drops may cause itching or pain after use, irritability, headache, and/or stuffy nose and throat.

Tell your doctor and seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms.


 * hives
 * difficulty breathing
 * swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
 * sever burning or other irritation after using the ear drops
 * loss of hearing
 * skin rash, redness, swelling, itching, dryness, scaling, or other irritation in or around the ear.

Antibiotics (examples)[edit]
Antibiotc ear drops Ciprodex, containing ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone

Ciproxin HC, containing ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone

Kenacomb, containing triamcinolone acetonide, neomycin and gramicidin (antibiotics) and nystatin (antifungal)

Sofradex, containing neomycin and gramicidin (antibiotics) plus dexamethasone (a steroid)

How to administer ear drops
Eye drops can generally be used safely in the ears, but ear drops should never be used in the eyes. Prescribers must specifically indicate the use of eye drops for ear drops on your prescription; do not make this substitution yourself.