Otitis is an acute or chronic inflammatory process in various parts of the ear. It manifests itself as pain sensations of the hearing organs, as well as high body temperature, mucous and purulent secretions. It presents a special danger in the development of certain complications:
- chronic hearing loss;
- irreversible hearing loss;
- paresis of the facial nerve;
- meningitis;
- inflammation of the temporal bone;
- brain abscess.
Why does the disease appear
The causes of otitis media depend on the disease, as well as immunity and environmental factors. The main elements in the onset of the disease are the influence of air temperature, the purity of the water used, and the season.
The causes of the inflammatory process are:
- Hit of the pathogen from other ENT organs.
- Various diseases of the nose, as well as the paranasal sinuses and nasopharynx.
- Auricle injuries.
- Hypothermia.
- Weak immunity.
Among the conditions that significantly increase the risk of developing the disease include:
- An allergy.
- The defeat of the otorhinolaryngological organs.
- Immunodeficiency conditions.
- Perform operations in the nasopharynx or nose.
- Childhood.
Description
"Otirelax" - a drug that has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, used to eliminate otorhinolaryngological diseases. The drug is made in the form of ear drops. The composition of the drug "Otirelax" includes the following medicines:
- phenazone;
- lidocaine hydrochloride;
- sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate;
- ethanol;
- sodium hydroxide;
- water;
- glycerol.
What properties does the drug have?
The medication is one of the complex preparations for local use. "Otirelax" with an obstruction of the ear has an anti-inflammatory and local anesthetic effect. The main pharmacological properties of substances:
- Phenazone is considered an analgesic-antipyretic with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Lidocaine is considered a local anesthetic.
With the simultaneous use of active substances, the analgesic effect appears faster. In addition, the duration and intensity of the effect of the drug increases. In the absence of violations of the eardrum, the active components are not absorbed into the general bloodstream.
Indications for the use of Otirelax
According to the annotation, it is recommended for local anesthesia and complex therapy of the following diseases:
- Otitis externa.
- Otitis media.
- Barotraumatic otitis media.
Limitations and side effects
The drug is prohibited to use in the presence of certain ailments:
- Perforation of the eardrum.
- Lactation period.
- The presence of individual intolerance.
Women during an “interesting situation” can be assigned under medical supervision after assessing the ratio of the likely benefits to possible risks.
Negative effects are usually rare. But in exceptional situations, the following conditions may appear:
- Hyperemia (redness).
- Irritation of the auditory canal.
- Pain.
- Local allergies.
Method and dosage
According to the instructions for use, Otirelax ear drops are used topically in the outer ear. Recommended dosing schedule: from 2 to 3 times a day for 3-4 drops, lasting up to 10 days. In order to bypass the contact of the hearing organ with a cold solution, the bottle must be warmed in the palms before use.
What experts recommend
Before starting treatment with Otirelax ear drops, you should make sure that there are no injuries of the eardrum, which helps to prevent the active substances from entering the general bloodstream and complications.
When used in combination with other ear drops, the time interval between irrigation should be at least 30 minutes. It is necessary to take into account that one of the components of the drugs can give a positive response during doping control.
Pregnancy and lactation
A medication can be prescribed under the supervision of a doctor after an assessment of the ratio of benefit to probable risk is carried out. During breastfeeding, treatment is prohibited.
Substitutes
The following medicines are considered generics of Otirelax:
- Otinum.
- Otipaks.
- "I will select."
- Ototon.
- Otikain.
- Otisol.
- Otofa.
- Otix.
- Droplex
- "Furotalgin."
- Flotto.
- Otolorin.
Keep "Otirelax" should be in a place that is protected from light and moisture, at a temperature of up to twenty-five degrees. Keep the medication away from children. Shelf life is 36 months. Below will be presented in more detail the most effective analogues of Otirelax. The cost of the drug varies from 190 to 260 rubles.
Otizol
Combined medicine, which is widely used in otolaryngology. The drug has an analgesic, as well as antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Otisol reduces capillary permeability and prevents inflammation. With local use, there is some hemostatic effect.
The medication reduces swelling and redness of the mucous membrane and the severity of exudative manifestations. Benzocaine has an analgesic effect.
"Furotalgin"
The drug is suitable for eliminating ear diseases, and also has an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Nitrofural is a derivative of 5-nitrofuraldehyde and is an antibacterial drug with an extensive spectrum of exposure to gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Furotalgin is one of the best analogues of Otirelax.
In high concentration, the active substance has a bactericidal effect, in low - a bacteriostatic effect. The drug is considered effective against streptococci, staphylococci, enterobacteria and some strains of proteins.
Resistance to microorganisms that are sensitive to medication occurs slowly, so nitrofural is active against pathogens that have already developed resistance to sulfonamides and antimicrobial agents.
Otolorin
A comprehensive remedy for local use, has an antiseptic and disinfectant effect, and also moderately relieves pain.
This analogue is cheaper than Otirelax. Boric acid has an antiseptic, antifungal effect. It has a slight irritating effect on granulation tissue. Procaine has a local anesthetic property with a moderate analgesic effect.
Refrain from driving and working on potentially hazardous activities for the entire period of use of Otolorin. Avoid contact with mucous membranes. Before starting drug therapy, you need to make sure the integrity of the eardrum. The cost of the drug varies from 150 to 170 rubles.
What is better than Otipax or Otirelax
There are no age restrictions for using both drugs, but before burying them for a child, it is important to make sure that lidocaine is not intolerant, especially if there is a predisposition to allergic manifestations.
Before the first use, you can drip a little on your wrist and rub it, in case of a normal reaction, there should be no rashes or irritations in this place.
Otipax is an effective analogue of Otirelax. The set of substances in both medicines is the same, but the shelf life is different: for Otipax - 60 months, and for a generic - 36. But after opening the bottles, it doesn’t matter anymore. Since both manufacturers guarantee the effectiveness of the drug in this form for only six months. The cost of Otipaks ranges from 260 to 380 rubles.
What is the difference between Otipax and Otirelax? Medicines have different manufacturers. The first medicine is the original, which is produced by a French company, and Otirelax is a Romanian drug, that is, a copy made under license. If the difference in value, then it is small.
Otofa
The drug belongs to the group of antimicrobial agents of rifamycins, it is used in otorhinolaryngology. The active ingredient - rifampicin sodium, inhibits the growth of streptococci, staphylococci, Koch's bacillus, as well as proteins.
The Otirelax analogue is prescribed to eliminate otitis externa, chronic or acute otitis media, after surgical interventions on the middle ear. There is experience of use and good responses about "Otof" from patients with the broken eardrum. The cost of the drug varies from 180 to 220 rubles.
Opinions
There are a lot of reviews about the drug. In most situations, patients note its increased effectiveness, manifested in the rapid relief of pain and inflammation in the ears. The convenience of its use, low price, the possibility of over-the-counter acquisition of the drug are also noted.
According to reviews, Otirelax is effective in the inflammatory process in the ear. The drug neutralizes pain, and also has a relatively low price. Of the minuses indicate a short shelf life of the drug after opening the bottle.
The advantages include the availability and ease of use of the medication, as well as the possibility of use in children and a minimum of contraindications.
The negative sides also include the sensation of dryness and burning sensation that appears after instillation. It is extremely rare to find complaints about the inefficiency of Otirelax, which may be due to either an untimely start of therapy or the individual characteristics of the patient.
Medical experts emphasize that before using the drug, you should contact a medical institution. The doctor will make an accurate diagnosis, and also check the integrity of the eardrum and only after that will prescribe a suitable treatment course. Independent uncontrolled use of the product is strictly prohibited.