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Ear Infection

Ear Infection

Ear infections usually occur in the middle ear and are most often caused by bacterial or viral infections. Seasonal factors, such as cold weather and allergies may also increase the likelihood of an ear infection developing. Ear infections are more common in children than adults. 

Symptoms of ear infections are ear pain, drainage of fluid from the ear and diminished hearing. Frequent or long-term ear infections may cause hearing problems and other serious complications. 

Medication, such as ear drops or antibiotics, may be prescribed to treat ear infections and alleviate the symptoms. Drug classes commonly used to treat ear infections are otic corticosteroid/anti-infective combinations, otic anti-infectives, and otic corticosteroid/anti-infective combinations. Immunizations, for example, pneumococcal vaccines, may help prevent further infections.

Antibiotic treatment options include penicillinase-sensitive penicillin antibiotics, penicillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor combination antibiotics, macrolide antibiotics, 1st generation cephalosporin antibiotics, sulfonamide and trimethoprim antibiotic combinations, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, trimethoprim and derivative antibiotics, 3rd generation cephalosporin antibiotics, 2nd generation cephalosporin and cephamycin antibiotics, and combinations of corticosteroids with antibacterials.

Drugs Used To Treat Ear Infection:

Photo of the drug Zithromax. Zithromax
Macrolide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Salmonella, Bacterial Infection, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia.
Photo of the drug Amoxicillin. Amoxicillin
Penicillinase-Sensitive Penicillin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Upper Respiratory Infection.
Photo of the drug Ciprodex. Ciprodex
Otic Corticosteroid/anti-infective Combinations
Commonly used to treat Ear Infection, otitis externa, otitis media.


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Drugs related to Ear Infection:

Photo of the drug Zithromax. Zithromax
Macrolide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Salmonella, Bacterial Infection, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia.
Photo of the drug Amoxicillin. Amoxicillin
Penicillinase-Sensitive Penicillin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Upper Respiratory Infection.
Photo of the drug Ciprodex. Ciprodex
Otic Corticosteroid/anti-infective Combinations
Commonly used to treat Ear Infection, otitis externa, otitis media.
Photo of the drug Augmentin. Augmentin
Penicillin and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combination Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Cystitis, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia.
Photo of the drug Floxin. Floxin
Ophthalmological Anti-infectives
Commonly used to treat Eye Infection, bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer.
Photo of the drug Cortisporin. Cortisporin
Combinations of Corticosteroids with Antibacterials
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Infection, Ear Infection, bacterial conjunctivitis, ophthalmic infection, otitis externa, dermatitis.
Photo of the drug Biaxin. Biaxin
Macrolide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Bacterial Infection, Duodenal Ulcer, Ear Infection, Pneumonia, otitis media.
Photo of the drug Keflex. Keflex
1st Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Cystitis, Bacterial Infection, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, bone and joint infections.
Photo of the drug Ceftin. Ceftin
2nd Generation Cephalosporin and Cephamycin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Bacterial Infection, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Lyme Disease, otitis media.
Photo of the drug Cortane-b. Cortane-b
Otic Corticosteroid/anti-infective Combinations
Commonly used to treat Ear Infection.
Photo of the drug Bicillin C-r. Bicillin C-r
Penicillinase-Sensitive Penicillin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Infection, Ear Infection, Pneumonia, scarlet fever, Upper Respiratory Infection.
Photo of the drug Bicillin L-a. Bicillin L-a
Penicillinase-Sensitive Penicillin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Ear Infection, scarlet fever, Skin Infection, Upper Respiratory Infection.
Photo of the drug Fluocinolone. Fluocinolone
Plain Topical Corticosteroids
Commonly used to treat Eczema, Psoriasis, Itching, Rhus dermatitis, alopecia, atopic dermatitis.
Photo of the drug Sulfatrim. Sulfatrim
Sulfonamide and Trimethoprim Antibiotic Combinations
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Cystitis, Diarrhea, Ear Infection, Gastrointestinal Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection.
Photo of the drug Bactrim. Bactrim
Sulfonamide and Trimethoprim Antibiotic Combinations
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Cystitis, Diarrhea, Ear Infection, Gastrointestinal Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection.
No drug image available Septra
Sulfonamide and Trimethoprim Antibiotic Combinations
Commonly used to treat Diarrhea, Ear Infection, Gastrointestinal Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, urinary tract infection (UTI).
Photo of the drug Cefdinir. Cefdinir
3rd Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Ear Infection, Pneumonia, otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia, Sinus Infections.
Photo of the drug Cefprozil. Cefprozil
2nd Generation Cephalosporin and Cephamycin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, otitis media, Sinus Infections, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Primsol. Primsol
Trimethoprim and Derivative Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Cystitis, Ear Infection, otitis media, urinary tract infection (UTI).
No drug image available Otiprio
Otic Anti-infectives
Commonly used to treat Ear Infection, otitis media.
Photo of the drug Cortisporin-tc. Cortisporin-tc
Otic Corticosteroid/anti-infective Combinations
Commonly used to treat Ear Infection, otitis externa.

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