Otinum medicine is available in the form of a solution for instillation into the ears. The drug is a clear liquid with a yellow tint and a specific smell. The active substance is choline salicylate. The medication refers to non - hormonal anti - inflammatory drugs. The drug "Otinum" (patient reviews indicate this) relieves pain, effectively eliminates the symptoms of the disease. The medication also has some antipyretic effect. The medicine is active against certain types of fungi and bacteria.
Otinum is often prescribed to children. The reviews of parents are mixed. However, many speak out positively about the drug. The advantages of the Otinum drug include its analgesic property.
Patients note that the effect of exposure to the drug does not occur immediately. However, after several days (usually two or three), a stable therapeutic result is observed.
The medication is prescribed to alleviate the condition, eliminate symptoms and pain with middle or external otitis media in acute form, including those developed as a result of trauma. The medicine "Otinum" also recommends use for softening sulfuric caps.
Ear drops are contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to components, damage to the eardrum, allergic reactions (including those developed during the use of the drug), urticaria, bronchial asthma, runny nose of an allergic nature.
The drug "Otinum" instructions for use recommend with caution to prescribe to patients with polyps in the nose, hay fever, patients up to a year.
The feasibility of using the drug during lactation and pregnancy is determined by a specialist.
The medicine “Otinum”, the instructions for use recommends warming up to the patient’s body temperature before administration. Thus, they prevent the irritating effect on the sensitive ear mucosa of a cold solution.
It is recommended to instill in the ear canal three times a day or four times four drops.
The duration of treatment is no more than ten days.
Dissolution of sulfur plugs is carried out by instillation (instillation) twice a day in four drops. The duration of use in this case is four days. After this period, a procedure is carried out to eliminate sulfur plugs from the ear canals.
To implement the instillation, the patient should take a position lying on his side. After instillation, it is recommended to maintain this position for several minutes. Thus, the most complete absorption of the drug is ensured.
The drug "Otinum" recommended for use in the same dosage for all patients, regardless of age.
Using a medication can trigger the development of allergic reactions. Prolonged use of ear drops by patients with perforation (opening or rupture) in the eardrum can lead to impaired auditory function.
The use of the drug in children should be monitored by the attending physician.
It has been established that the use of the Otinum preparation with other antipyretic, analgesic or anti-inflammatory drugs provokes an increase in the effect of the latter.
As practice shows, the medicine is well tolerated by patients. However, with the development of adverse reactions, you should immediately consult a doctor.
The drug is produced in plastic bottles equipped with a special dropper.
Before using the Otinum medicine, it is recommended to consult a doctor, and also carefully study the instructions for use.