Template:Otitis Externa Antibiotics: Difference between revisions

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#{{AntibioticDose|drug=Ofloxacin|dose=5 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days|context=Topical}} (Floxin otic)<ref name="CPGENT2014">Clinical Practice Guideline: Acute Otitis Externa Executive Summary. Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery 2014 150: 161 DOI: 10.1177/0194599813517659 [http://www.aepap.org/sites/default/files/otitis_externa_guia2014-rosenfeld-161-8_0.pdf PDF]</ref>
#{{AntibioticDose|disease=Otitis externa|drug=Ofloxacin|dose=5 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days|context=Topical}} (Floxin otic)<ref name="CPGENT2014">Clinical Practice Guideline: Acute Otitis Externa Executive Summary. Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery 2014 150: 161 DOI: 10.1177/0194599813517659 [http://www.aepap.org/sites/default/files/otitis_externa_guia2014-rosenfeld-161-8_0.pdf PDF]</ref>
#*Safe with perforations
#*Safe with perforations
#{{AntibioticDose|drug=Ciprofloxacin|dose=3 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days|context=Topical (Cipro HC)|display=Ciprofloxacin-hydrocortisone}}
#{{AntibioticDose|disease=Otitis externa|drug=Ciprofloxacin|dose=3 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days|context=Topical (Cipro HC)|display=Ciprofloxacin-hydrocortisone}}
#*Contains hydrocortisone to promote faster healing
#*Contains hydrocortisone to promote faster healing
#*Not recommended for perforation since non-sterile preparation
#*Not recommended for perforation since non-sterile preparation
#{{AntibioticDose|drug=Ciprofloxacin|dose=4 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days|context=Topical (Ciprodex)|display=Ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone}}
#{{AntibioticDose|disease=Otitis externa|drug=Ciprofloxacin|dose=4 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days|context=Topical (Ciprodex)|display=Ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone}}
#*Similar to Cipro HC but safe for perforations
#*Similar to Cipro HC but safe for perforations
#*Often more expensive
#*Often more expensive
#{{AntibioticDose|drug=Cortisporin otic|dose=4 drops in ear TID-QID x 7days|context=Topical}} (neomycin/polymixin B/hydrocortisone)
#{{AntibioticDose|disease=Otitis externa|drug=Cortisporin otic|dose=4 drops in ear TID-QID x 7days|context=Topical}} (neomycin/polymixin B/hydrocortisone)
#*Use '''suspension''' (NOT solution) if possibility of perforation
#*Use '''suspension''' (NOT solution) if possibility of perforation
#*Animal studies suggest possible toxicity from the neomycin although rigorous data is lacking<ref>Wright, C. et al. Ototoxicity of neomycin and polymyxin B following middle ear application in the chinchilla and baboon. Am J Otol. 1987 Nov;8(6):495-9.</ref>
#*Animal studies suggest possible toxicity from the neomycin although rigorous data is lacking<ref>Wright, C. et al. Ototoxicity of neomycin and polymyxin B following middle ear application in the chinchilla and baboon. Am J Otol. 1987 Nov;8(6):495-9.</ref>
'''Pediatric:'''
''Same topical regimens apply to children''
#{{AntibioticDose|disease=Otitis externa|drug=Ofloxacin|dose=5 drops (>12yr) or 3 drops (<12yr) in affected ear BID x 7 days|context=Pediatric Topical|population=Pediatric}}
#{{AntibioticDose|disease=Otitis externa|drug=Ciprofloxacin|dose=3-4 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days|context=Pediatric Topical|population=Pediatric}} (with dexamethasone or hydrocortisone)

Latest revision as of 13:08, 20 March 2026

  1. Ofloxacin 5 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days (Floxin otic)[1]
    • Safe with perforations
  2. Ciprofloxacin-hydrocortisone 3 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days
    • Contains hydrocortisone to promote faster healing
    • Not recommended for perforation since non-sterile preparation
  3. Ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone 4 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days
    • Similar to Cipro HC but safe for perforations
    • Often more expensive
  4. Cortisporin otic 4 drops in ear TID-QID x 7days (neomycin/polymixin B/hydrocortisone)
    • Use suspension (NOT solution) if possibility of perforation
    • Animal studies suggest possible toxicity from the neomycin although rigorous data is lacking[2]

Pediatric: Same topical regimens apply to children

  1. Ofloxacin 5 drops (>12yr) or 3 drops (<12yr) in affected ear BID x 7 days
  2. Ciprofloxacin 3-4 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days (with dexamethasone or hydrocortisone)
  1. Clinical Practice Guideline: Acute Otitis Externa Executive Summary. Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery 2014 150: 161 DOI: 10.1177/0194599813517659 PDF
  2. Wright, C. et al. Ototoxicity of neomycin and polymyxin B following middle ear application in the chinchilla and baboon. Am J Otol. 1987 Nov;8(6):495-9.