One of the causes of inflammatory processes in the ear is various microorganisms. Staphylococcus, hemolytic and pyogenic streptococci are among the causative agents of otitis. Recent years have shown an increase in the frequency of pathogen insensitivity to tetracycline, penicillin, macrolides and many other antimicrobials. To determine the microbial flora that caused the inflammatory process, and to conduct an analysis of sensitivity to specific antibacterial drugs, the doctor will need at least 3-4 days after the patient’s treatment.
Therefore, many doctors and their patients prefer drugs with a wider range of action. Doctors refer to the Otofa drug as one of such medicines, reviews of which indicate excellent antibacterial activity against pathogens. The absence of irritating effects and the high efficiency of the drops were also noted.
Otof's Ear Drops
This medication is used to treat external, secondary and acute otitis media. The drug has a good effect on the course of the disease, due to the content of the antibiotic rifampicin in it. Clinical studies of the drug indicate its effectiveness. When using this tool in the first three days the symptoms of otitis media begin to subside: pain decreases or disappears, hearing is restored, congestion decreases. Full recovery occurs after seven days of using the drug.
Before using the medication, it needs to be slightly warmed up. It is warmed by body heat, by holding the bottle in the palm of your hand for several seconds. For adults, the drug is recommended to be used three times a day, for children - two. The solution must be poured into the ear for a few seconds, after which the head must be tilted for the drug to flow naturally.
The composition of the drug
The active ingredient in Otof drops is rifampicin. Being a semi-synthetic antibiotic, it has a bactericidal effect, blocks RNA polymerase, and interferes with the normal synthesis of RNA. The drug "Otofa" stops the protein synthesis of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. With almost all types of infections of the outer and middle ear, the Otofa drug is an effective means of control. Reviews of its use in both children and adults note a positive trend. Long-term therapy with the drug, namely more than one week, is not recommended because of the possible rapid selection of strains.
Causes and symptoms of otitis media
The middle ear communicates through the auditory tube with the nasopharynx. The nasopharynx serves to stabilize the pressure of the eardrum, helps to ensure drainage in the middle ear and ventilation. In acute respiratory infections, inflammatory changes occur in the nasopharynx and nasal mucosa. This leads to blockage of the pharyngeal mouth of the tube. Because of this, the liquid does not enter the nasopharynx, which leads to its delay in the tympanic cavity. Such processes lead to the development of otitis media. Due to ventilation disorders in the tympanic cavity , hearing loss and ear congestion occur.
Otitis media most often occurs in children due to a short auditory tube, which facilitates the penetration of infection into the tympanic cavity. In addition, in children the mucous membrane is not fully formed, which facilitates the penetration and reproduction of bacteria. Symptoms of acute otitis media include earache giving away to the temple, vomiting, hearing loss, fever, dizziness. External otitis is accompanied by itching, severe pain when touching the auricle. There are also constant pains in the ear or in its area, an increase in lymph nodes. With all the symptoms of the disease, the drug "Otofa" successfully fights. Reviews of otolaryngologists confirm this. That is why the drug in question has earned the trust of many patients in the ENT office.
Drops "Otofa": reviews
Almost all patients who had otitis media note a positive dynamics of the course of the disease. Otof's ear drops, reviews of which demonstrate the effectiveness of the drug, have a therapeutic effect in a short time and without any side effects. The drug in question is an effective tool for a significant group of inflammations of the middle and outer ear. Drops can be used for motor therapy of diseases, as well as in combination with other types of treatment.
Drops for children
For the treatment of otitis media, otolaryngologists often recommend the use of the Otofa preparation for children. Reviews of parents who used this remedy note the positive effect of drops and good tolerance.
Improvement occurs after the first days of the drug. The only drawback of Otof’s ear drops (patient reviews often indicate this) is pink spots on the tissue remaining after application of the solution.