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Ear drop

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Ear drops are a form of medicine used to treat or prevent ear infections, especially infections of the outer ear and ear canal (otitis externa).

Bacterial infections are sometimes treated with antibiotics. Examples are:

  • Ciprodex ear drops containing ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone
  • Gentisone HC ear drops containing gentamicin and hydrocortisone
  • Ciproxin HC ear drops containing ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone
  • Sofradex ear drops containing Neomycin sulfate, gramicidin, (Antibiotics) dexamethasone sodium metasulfobenzoate (steroid) and phenylethyl alcohol (inactive ingredient)
  • Kenacomb ear drops, containing triamcinolone acetonide, neomycin and gramicidin (antibiotics) and nystatin (antifungal)

    • Over the counter ear drops are also available, including spirit drops (alcohol solution), which dries out the ear, and drops such as Aqua Ear (used for swimmer's ear) containing a mixture of substances such as alcohol and acetic acid, to dry the ear and make it difficult for microbes to grow.

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    Ear drop Wikipedia
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