How do you administer Cortisporin Otic?

How should I use Cortisporin Otic?

1. Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward.
2. Hold the dropper upside down over your ear and drop the correct number of drops into the ear.
3. Stay lying down or with your head tilted for at least 5 minutes.
4. Do not touch the dropper tip or place it directly in your ear.

What is sterile otic solution?

This ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer’s ear). This medication contains neomycin and polymyxin, which are antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria.

What is the difference between solution and suspension ear drops?

The main difference between the two is how irritating they might be. Antibiotic solutions are generally more irritating than suspensions because solutions have a more acidic pH of 3-4, whereas suspensions have a less acidic pH of 5.

Is Cortisporin the same as Ciprodex?

The antibiotics in Ciprodex and Cortisporin Otic are different. Ciprodex is a combination of a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and a corticosteroid, and Cortisporin Otic Solution is a combination of an aminoglycoside antibiotic, a polymyxin antibiotic, and a corticosteroid.

Is Cortisporin ear drops an antibiotic?

How long do I leave Cortisporin in my ear?

To apply the medication, lie with the affected ear upward, and instill the drops into the ear canal. Stay still in this position for at least 5 minutes to allow the ear drops to enter the ear canal. Do not use this medication for longer than 7 days unless recommended by your doctor.

At what temperature should ear drops be administered?

Ear drops are best used at room temperature. Drops that are too cold or hot can make you feel dizzy and disoriented. If you carry them in your pant pocket for 30 minutes, you can usually get them to the right temperature. Always wash your hands with soap and water before using or administering ear drops.

Is using expired ear drops bad?

Check with your healthcare provider how long to use them for. Ask your pharmacist about the expiration date and also check the expiration date on the label. If the drops have expired, throw them away. Don’t use expired ear drops, as they can be contaminated and cause infection.

How does Ciprodex ear drops work?

This medication contains a combination of ciprofloxacin (a quinolone-type antibiotic) and dexamethasone (an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid). This ear drop works by stopping the growth of bacteria and reducing ear swelling and discomfort. This medication treats only bacterial ear infections.

Is Ciprodex better than ofloxacin?

Results: Ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone is superior to ofloxacin for clinical cure (90% vs 78%) and microbiologic success (92% vs 81.8%) at the test-of-cure visit, produces fewer treatment failures (4.4% vs 14.1%), and results in a shorter median time to cessation of otorrhea (4 days vs 6 days).

Is Cortisporin good for ear infection?

Cortisporin Otic Solution is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of bacterial ear infections such as Swimmer’s Ear. Cortisporin Otic Solution may be used alone or with other medications.