Different types of otitis media are quite common now among children and adults. This disease is very unpleasant and often causes serious complications. Improper treatment can lead to severe inflammation, rupture of the eardrum, and hearing loss. In severe cases, if pus enters the brain, meningitis or abscess develops. Therefore, it is necessary to treat otitis media correctly, and drugs should be used only on the recommendation of a doctor. In recent years, very often otolaryngologists prescribe ear drops containing antibiotics. Indeed, in many cases, otitis media is caused by a bacterial infection. One of the most effective and often prescribed drugs in such cases is the ear drops "Dancil". This medicine appeared not so long ago, but has already gained popularity among doctors and patients. Even for small children with otitis media, "Danzil" is prescribed.
Ear drops
Reviews of treatment with antibacterial drugs show that they can cope with inflammation much faster. Otitis is widespread in different age groups. There are many causes that cause it, but most often recently, inflammation has arisen due to a bacterial infection.
Decreased immunity in the majority of the population and the appearance of microorganisms insensitive to conventional drugs often lead to the ineffectiveness of the traditional treatment of otitis media. For example, warming or compresses can only increase inflammation. Therefore, the most effective treatment is the use of antibiotic-based ear drops. Without them, the active development of pathogenic microflora in the middle ear region is possible, and this is very dangerous. But only a doctor should prescribe drops, because they can have side effects and not everyone can use them. In addition, such drugs do not help with a viral infection and do not relieve pain. Quite often, doctors prescribe Danzil ear drops, and many who are constantly suffering from otitis media try to use them on their own. But this cannot be done, because only a doctor can decide on the advisability of prescribing an antibiotic.
Features of the drug
Dancil (ear drops) is an antibiotic that belongs to the fluoroquinolone group. These drugs are effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, staphylococci, streptococci and chlamydia. But they are powerless against viral infections and inflammation caused by anaerobic bacteria. Therefore, the question of the advisability of prescribing drops with an antibiotic can only be decided by a doctor.
And recently, most otolaryngologists often prescribe Danzil. Ear drops, these have established themselves as a reliable and fairly effective drug. This is because the main active ingredient of the drops is ofloxacin. This antibiotic blocks in the cells of microorganisms the main enzyme that they need for life, so they die. Bacteria rarely become resistant to Danzil. The drug is considered relatively safe, because very little of it enters the bloodstream when used correctly.
When is Dancil prescribed?
The drug is prescribed in the following cases:
- with external bacterial otitis media;
- with chronic suppurative otitis media ;
- with acute otitis media;
- to prevent the development of a bacterial infection during surgery or after an ear injury.
Danzil is used even for otitis media with perforation of the eardrum, although in this case the use of most drops is contraindicated. But this can only be done as directed by a doctor.
How to use the drug
Like all ear drops, you need to bury Danzil while lying on its side. Therefore, it is better if someone from the family does it. It is difficult to independently verify the correct installation of the drug. The dosage of the medicine is determined by the doctor and depends on the complexity of the infection and the condition of the patient. Usually, 5 drops are instilled twice a day or 10 drops once a day. Only in case of severe chronic purulent otitis media , 10 drops are prescribed 2 times a day.
In this case, the duration of the drug is also increased: not 7-10 days, but not less than two weeks. It is necessary to drip "Danzil" in each affected ear. After installation, it is necessary that the patient lay on his side for another 5 minutes, so that the drug is distributed in the ear and begins to act.
Can everyone use Danzil
Like all antibiotics, the drug is not prescribed for individual intolerance. In addition, the use of ear drops is contraindicated for pregnant women and mothers during breastfeeding. Exposure to the fetus and baby ofloxacin can be dangerous. It is also not recommended to use "Dancil" drops for children under 15 years of age, since when it enters the bloodstream, the active substance negatively affects the formation of the skeleton. The drug is contraindicated in epilepsy and dysfunctions of the central nervous system. You can not use it after traumatic brain injury or stroke. In addition, you need to know that with perforation of the eardrum, the drug is strongly absorbed into the blood and can cause systemic complications.
Side effects of drops
Usually the drug is well tolerated. Side effects occur infrequently, mainly with individual intolerance or improper use of drops. They can be expressed in a local reaction:
- mild soreness and itching in the ears ;
- hyperemia of the eardrum;
- ringing or tinnitus;
- a feeling of dryness or a bitter taste in the mouth;
- allergic reaction.
Even less common common side effects:
- headaches;
- impaired vision and smell;
- nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain.
Dancil: analogues
Ear drops rarely cause system-wide side effects, but still it happens. In such cases, or if the drug does not cause improvement after several days of use, the doctor may prescribe another medicine. There are several drugs, according to the mechanism of action similar to Danzil. Its analogs can be found both in the group of fluoroquinolones - Oflox, Betaciprol, Uniflox, and other antibacterial agents. The most famous are Normax, Decamethoxin, Candibiotic and others.
Some of them belong to complex drugs, which is good when, in addition to inflammation, severe pain is present. But such drugs often cause various side effects and allergic reactions. In addition, they contain different active substances, so only a doctor can decide which drug will help in this case.
Application features
With caution, you need to use Danzil ear drops if the patient is drinking any other drugs. For example, when used simultaneously with Metronidazole, aminoglycosides or other antibiotics, they will enhance the effect of each other. This can cause severe side effects.
It is also impossible to apply ear drops "Dancil" simultaneously with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In this case, the nervous system is strongly stimulated and convulsions may develop.
It is not recommended to drip a cold preparation into the ear. Because of this, dizziness may appear. The bottle must be warmed in the hand for several minutes before use.
The recommended dosage and duration of the drug should not be exceeded, because in this case the bacterial microflora that is not sensitive to treatment may develop in the middle ear. If there is no improvement or the patient feels worse, you just need to change the drug.
After opening the bottle, you need to use the medicine for 30 days.
Reviews about the drug
These ear drops are praised by both doctors and patients. They effectively relieve inflammation, destroy bacteria and almost do not cause side effects. The drug quickly stops the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. One of the few drugs that patients like and are often prescribed by doctors is Danzil, ear drops. Reviews about him speak only in his favor. The drug helps in the most difficult cases of chronic otitis media, when other drugs can not cope with inflammation. Doctors also like to prescribe "Danzil", because side effects from it are very rare, and he fights against a bacterial infection quite effectively.
Moreover, even children after two years are credited with these drops, although the instruction does not recommend this. But experience with the application shows that the drug is well tolerated, does not cause any side effects, but quickly removes inflammation, preventing the development of bacterial microflora. True, doctors warn against self-administration, which happens often. After all, Dancil is inexpensive - from 150 to 200 rubles, and reviews about it are only positive. But still, in case of otitis media, it is first necessary to consult a doctor.