Ear pain is most unpleasant after toothache. It often occurs with acute respiratory viral infections or influenza, and sometimes it is very difficult to remove it. One of the most effective complex-action drugs used for ear pain is Otipax. The instruction notes that it effectively relieves pain and inflammation, while being well tolerated by patients. This drug is prescribed even to young children and pregnant women, since it is completely non-toxic, but it is still very important to use it only as prescribed by the doctor, observing the recommended dosage.
general characteristics
Otipax ear drops are available in a 15 ml bottle with a special pipette. The medicine is a clear or slightly yellowish solution with a distinct smell of alcohol. Otipax is available in France, and sold in pharmacies without a prescription. The cost of the drug is 250-300 rubles. This medicine has a strong analgesic effect, well removes the inflammatory process. It is intended for instillation into the ear for painful sensations.
Despite the fact that the preparation is an alcoholic solution, the correct storage of Otipax is very important. The shelf life of the new medicine is 5 years, then you can not use it. Store the drug at a temperature of no higher than 25 degrees in a dark place. Therefore, it is sometimes recommended to put the bottle in the refrigerator, especially after opening. The expiration date of Otipax in this case will be 6 months. If during this time the opened packaging cannot be used, it must be discarded.
What effect does
Instructions to Otipaks notes that he copes with pain with any kind of otitis media. Therefore, in the absence of contraindications, you can instill the drug in an emergency even before visiting a doctor. The result of the application of drops appears quickly, after about 10 minutes. But the analgesic effect lasts only a few hours. This is explained by the special composition of the drug. Otipax is a combination agent comprising two active ingredients.
One of the components of the drug is phenazole. This is an anti-inflammatory agent that eliminates swelling and pain due to blocking the activity of prostaglandins. Strengthens its action lidocaine - an effective anesthetic that affects nerve endings and blocks pain impulses. In addition, the composition contains sodium thiosulfate, alcohol and glycerol.
Due to this complex composition, Otipax ear drops have analgesic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. This medication should be in every home in case of acute ear pain.
Indications for use
Instructions to Otipaks notes that the drug is intended to relieve pain and inflammation in the ear canal. Due to the special composition, these drops not only help eliminate swelling, redness, itching and pain, but also fight the cause of the inflammatory process. Therefore, Otipax is most often used for otitis media of any origin as part of a comprehensive treatment. Indications for the appointment of these drops may be such pathologies:
- post-influenza viral otitis media;
- otitis media
- otitis externa;
- barotraumatic;
- pain after removal of a foreign body;
- stuffy ear;
- abscess of the external auditory meatus.
Instructions for use
Before using the drug, you need to make sure that the eardrum is not damaged in the patient. Therefore, it is best if Otipax is prescribed by a doctor. Also, the specialist will determine the necessary dosage depending on the severity of the patient's condition. Usually instill 3-4 drops in each ear. This treatment procedure must be performed 2 or 3 times a day. The duration of therapy depends on the condition of the patient, most often it is recommended to continue therapy for at least 10 days. After all, the anti-inflammatory effect begins to manifest itself only a couple of days after the start of treatment. Otipaks can be instilled once only for short-term pain relief after an injury or removal of a foreign body. If otitis media is accompanied by severe inflammation, purulent discharge, the doctor should prescribe additional atibacterial drugs. Otipax is well combined with any medicines, but it cannot be used simultaneously with other drops.
How to dig in "Otipaks"
Before the first use, it is necessary to unscrew the cap from the bottle and put on a special dropper on it. In order not to remove it each time, after use the tip of the dropper is closed by a screw cap. It is necessary to twist it well so that the solution does not come in contact with air.
The drug is usually stored in the refrigerator, so it is recommended to warm the bottle in your hand before use. Or, draw the product into a pipette and drop it into warm water. This will help prevent discomfort when a cold solution enters the inflamed ear canal.
Everyone should know how to dig in "Otipaks", because the treatment procedure is carried out several times a day. After warming the medicine, you need to turn the bottle over, bring the tip to the external auditory canal and squeeze the middle soft part of the dropper. This is one drop. So you need to do 4 times. The patient at this time should lie with his sick ear up. After instillation, it is recommended to close the ear canal with a cotton swab slightly moistened in petroleum jelly. This will help to avoid evaporation of the drug.
Otipaks for children
Due to the anatomy, the ears often hurt in babies. Any cold can end in otitis media, since mucus and infection quickly penetrate through the nasopharynx into the middle ear. Moreover, the pain can be very severe, it exhausts the child and parents. Otipaks is the best way to get rid of such unpleasant sensations. This medication may be prescribed to an infant from birth. In the absence of perforation of the eardrum, the drug is absolutely safe, because the active substances do not penetrate the blood. But you need to use these drops only as directed by your doctor.
For children, Otipax is used in a different dosage, depending on age. Breasts are given 1-2 drops, from 1 to 2 years old - 2-3 drops, for older children - 3-4 drops in each ear. But it is recommended to use it no more than 2 times a day. Usually, the dosage and duration of treatment are prescribed by the doctor. If the baby’s ears are very sore, and there is no way to visit a medical facility, you can moisten a little cotton swab or a swab in the preparation and gently inject the baby into the ear canal for a short time. This can be done 3-5 times a day.
Contraindications to the use of the drug
The instructions to Otipax note that, when used correctly, the drug is absolutely safe, therefore it is prescribed even for infants. It is forbidden to use it only if the eardrum is damaged, if it is deformed or if there is perforation. Other contraindications include individual intolerance to the active ingredients of the drug or the occurrence of allergic reactions. At the same time, Otipax drops cannot be used. If the eardrum is damaged, the components of the drug can penetrate the inner ear and cause hearing loss. In other cases, drops can be used without restrictions, only pregnant women and during lactation need additional consultation with a doctor.
Possible side effects
The drug is usually well tolerated, in rare cases, itching, burning, swelling of the ear canal or skin irritation may occur. Allergic reactions sometimes appear in the form of a skin rash on the face. There are no systemic side effects, since the drug does not penetrate the blood.
Only the use of the drug in case of damage to the eardrum can be dangerous. In this case, the solution can lead to complete hearing loss. If the drug is used to treat a woman while breastfeeding, it is better to temporarily stop breastfeeding, as it is found that its components in small quantities penetrate into milk.
Application features
Before using Otipax, it is recommended to visit a doctor and check the eardrum. If it is damaged due to infection or injury, it is better to use another treatment. After all, the components of the drug in contact with the tissues of the inner ear can lead to severe inflammation, impaired innervation and complete deafness.
Athletes should remember that one of the components of the Otipax drops during the anti-doping test can show a positive result. Therefore, it is better for them to use another drug.
It is not recommended to use drops if storage conditions have been violated, if the solution has changed color or smell. After opening, the shelf life of Otipaks is six months, but it is recommended to store it in the refrigerator.
Analogues of the drug
Otipax is a foreign-made drug. Because of this, it is considered to be of higher quality, but its price is quite high. Therefore, many patients are interested in what a cheap analog of Otipax drops can be found in pharmacies. Several preparations fully coincide in composition and effect with this agent. These are Otirelax manufactured in Romania, and Turkish Droplex, the price of which is not more than 200 rubles, Otikain and Ototon of Ukrainian production cost about 100 rubles.
In addition, in pharmacies you can find many drugs with a different composition, but with a similar effect. The choice of the necessary treatment should be carried out by the doctor, because they have their own characteristics of use. First of all, if the patient does not fit Otipax, for example, due to a damaged eardrum, most often he is prescribed Otof drops containing an antibiotic. In addition, Otinum, Otizol, Furotalgin, Anauran, Sofradeks and others relieve pain and inflammation with otitis. But self-medication with them is unacceptable, especially if the ears hurt the child.
Usage Reviews
The main manifestation of otitis media is pain. Moreover, it can be so strong that it does not allow the patient to eat or sleep. Therefore, it is so important that the otitis medication has an analgesic effect. And one of the best medicines, according to doctors and patients, is Otipax. Reviews about its use are mostly positive. Patients note that they felt relief after 10 minutes, and doctors like the absence of side effects. The drug quickly eliminates swelling, inflammation and pain. As part of the complex treatment of otitis media, it is the most popular tool.