Ear diseases are usually associated with an infection, and such an ailment will not go away on its own. It is extremely dangerous to start the inflammatory process in the ear canal, and even more so to self-medicate using folk methods. Such actions can lead to disorders or even loss of hearing, and subsequently to a loss of orientation in space. Therefore, at the slightest manifestations of pain in the ear canal, you should immediately consult a doctor who, after examination, will be able to prescribe effective treatment. In such cases, doctors have plenty of drugs in their arsenal, among which Otipax drops are often preferred. Instructions, price and effectiveness of use are the basic information that interests each patient who has been prescribed this medication, and this is what will be discussed.
Composition and indications for use
Otipax is a local preparation that is used for diseases of the ear of various origins, accompanied by severe pain, swelling and congestion. The composition of the drops includes two active components: lidocaine, which, when applied topically, anesthetizes inflamed foci, and phenazone with its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. This combination allows the application to achieve speedy relief. Otipax is used for otitis media. Such a disease can develop after an ear canal injury or as a complication after the flu and other acute infectious diseases.
The instruction for the drug, developed by the manufacturers of this medication, says that the relief should occur five minutes after instillation of the drug in the sore ear. The complete disappearance of pain in the ear canal occurs half an hour after the use of the drug.
Application methods
Before burying the drug in the ear, it should be warmed in the hands. For treatment, a drug of 3-4 drops is instilled into the ear canal 3 times a day. Usually the course of treatment lasts about 10 days. Otipax, analogues of which can be found in a pharmacy, can also be used in the treatment of otitis media in children, including newborns. However, it is worth noting that, choosing a replacement for this medication, it is necessary to take into account the recommended age of the patients. Because some ear drops are strictly prohibited in young children.
Analogues of the drug
Speaking about replacing this medication, we can distinguish several medications that can alleviate the patient’s condition as well as Otipax drops. Analogues of this medication can be either identical or with a completely different composition, for example, drugs such as Otirelax, Folicap, Rovamycin, Sofradex and Lopraks.
It is worth noting that the decision to replace the medication can only be made by the specialist who prescribed the treatment. And if the doctor recommended exactly the Otipaks drops, analogues, the price of which may attract their accessibility, should not be a priority. You can not rely on advertising and reviews of other patients and self-medicate, which can harm an already weakened organ.
Special instructions and warnings
Like many medications, Otipaks drops, the analogues of which are easy to find in pharmacy chains, have a number of contraindications, which are clearly stated in the instructions attached to them. These include the following conditions:
- damage to the eardrum of traumatic and infectious origin;
- intolerance to the individual components that make up the drug.
Regarding side effects, the instructions say that when using Otipax drops, the analogues of which are also effective, there may be minor irritations and local allergic reactions.
This drug can be used in combination with various medications for analgesic, anti-inflammatory and disinfectant effects. A combination with systemic and local antibiotics is also possible.
Studies of the drug at the development stage showed that, in compliance with the dosage regimen, an overdose is impossible.
General information about the drug
Otipax ear drops and their analogs are produced by various pharmaceutical companies. Some people release them in a convenient bottle with a pipette cap, while others release them in the old fashioned way with a capron stopper.
The cost of the drug "Otipaks" in pharmacies ranges from 175-200 rubles, analogues can be both cheaper and more expensive. The price depends on both the manufacturer and the pharmacy chain.
Drops need to be stored in a place protected from sunlight, where the air temperature does not exceed 25 degrees. A closed vial, subject to storage conditions, can be used for five years, and an open medicine is valid for only six months. In no case can you use ear drops after the expiration date has passed, it can be very dangerous for health.