Otitis media seems to be a very common ear disease, which is equally common in children and adults. It should be noted that this ailment can manifest itself in various forms, in the treatment of which various antibiotic drugs should be used.
Antibiotics for otitis media in children
Today, pharmaceuticals offer a huge amount of antibiotics used to treat otitis media in babies. Consider only those that doctors prescribe most often.
1. Means "Sofradeks". An antibiotic is prescribed for otitis media and is available in the form of ointment and in the form of ear drops. Used locally: either for instillation into the ear canal, or for smearing. The main components of the drug are dexamethasone, gramicidin, neomin. The drug has good anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic properties, and is also designed to block the growth of bacteria. In general, Sofradex medicine has a wide range of uses, however, like any other antibiotics for otitis media, it requires prior consultation with a doctor.
2. The drug "Amoxicillin" is available both in powder and in tablets. Indicated for oral administration. This antibiotic has an excellent bactericidal effect and, like Sofradex, is used in the treatment of various diseases. The dosage and frequency of use of the drug is prescribed only by a doctor.
3. Means "Clarithromycin" belong to the group of macrolide drugs. This antibiotic also has bactericidal properties, however, it is prescribed only to children who have already reached the age of 12. The drug is taken orally according to the instructions or according to the scheme that the doctor prescribed for the child.
4. The antibiotic "Roxithromycin" also refers to macrolides. Take the antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor.
5. Ceftriaxone is a very broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is used either by ingestion or by injection into the muscle. Dosage and frequency should be used those that are indicated in the instructions for the appropriate age of the baby, or those recommended by the ENT doctor.
For children under 2 years of age, antibiotics for otitis media are prescribed. But for older children, the doctor can prescribe treatment with other drugs, but if complications arise, it is still necessary to resort to drugs of this series.
Antibiotics for otitis media in adults
1. The drug "Roxithromycin" related to macrolides, as a rule, should be taken orally twice a day and strictly before meals. The standard single dosage is 0.15 g, however, it can be adjusted by the doctor individually.
2. Means "Amoxicillin" is available both in powder and in tablets. Indicated for oral administration. This antibiotic has an excellent bactericidal effect, it is used in the treatment of various diseases. The dosage and frequency of use of the drug is prescribed only by a doctor.
3. The antibiotic "Cefuroxime" can be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. In addition, the antibiotic is available in a form intended for oral administration. Very effective in terms of bactericidal properties. However, women in position and breastfeeding are prescribed the drug with caution. As a rule, the doctor recommends a single dose of administration in the form of 0.25 g of the drug, and the multiplicity sets - twice a day. In the acute form of the disease, the dosage can be doubled.
It should be noted that any antibiotics prescribed for otitis media very often lead to the defeat of not only pathogenic, but also beneficial intestinal flora. Therefore, after a course of treatment, the doctor, as a rule, prescribes taking bifidobacteria and drugs based on them.