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Notes for: Otitis Externa
Last edited [27/12/2023 10:48:54]

Astringent preparations

A solution of acetic acid acts as an antifungal and antibacterial agent in the external ear canal. A proprietary preparation (EarCalm® spray) is on sale to the public. It may be used to treat mild otitis externa but where there are more significant signs, treatment should include Aural Care (microsuction of the ear) and an anti-infective / anti-inflammatory ear drop.

Anti-inflammatory preparations

1. Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids should be used only following specialist advice.

2. Although mometasone is licensed for use on the scalp, this product is also used in the management of Chronic Otitis Externa. Patients are instructed to use one or two drops in the affected ear once daily. It may cause stinging as it is in an alcoholic solution.

Anti-infective preparations

1. Consideration should be given to the fact that pseudomonal resistance to aminoglycoside antibiotics is growing.

2. Ear swabs for culture should be reserved for treatment failures or chronic cases. They may be carried out using a urethral swab.

3. If infection is present a topical anti-infective agent that is not usually used systemically is indicated. It should be used for approximately one week only, to prevent fungal overgrowth or resistance.

4. The CSM have issued a reminder that treatment with a topical aminoglycoside antibiotic is contra-indicated in those with a tympanic perforation. The BNF advises that many specialists do use these drops cautiously in the presence of a perforation in patients with otitis media and where other measures have failed for otitis externa.

Anti-infective plus anti-inflammatory combination preparations

1. Sofradex® is considered to be less suitable for prescribing as it contains two different aminoglycosides (see BNF). This is linked to growing pseudomonal resistance. Sofradex® is reserved for use where other preparations are not effective.

2. Flumetasone 0.02%/clioquinol 1% (previously Locorten-Vioform®, which is oil based, does not penetrate well when watery discharge is present (hence do not use in acute infection or acute on chronic infections).

 

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Betamethasone ear/eye/nose drops (Betnesol)
0.1 % drops (10 mil unit) Pack of 1
£2.32PCT FORMULARY STATUSFirst Line Drugs Otitis Externa
View BNF Article on 'Betamethasone ear/eye/nose drops'View SPC on 'Betamethasone ear/eye/nose drops'View PIL on 'Betamethasone ear/eye/nose drops'
Betamethasone / Neomycin Eye Drops (Betnesol N)
0.1 % / 0.5% drops (10ml unit) Pack of 1
£2.39PCT FORMULARY STATUS: First Line Drugs Otitis ExternaView BNF Article on 'Betamethasone / Neomycin Eye Drops'View SPC on 'Betamethasone / Neomycin Eye Drops'View PIL on 'Betamethasone / Neomycin Eye Drops'
Acetic Acid (Glacial) (Earcalm)
2 % spray (5ml unit) Pack of 5
£4.92PCT FORMULARY STATUS: First Line Drugs Otitis ExternaView BNF Article on 'Acetic Acid (Glacial)'View SPC on 'Acetic Acid (Glacial)'View PIL on 'Acetic Acid (Glacial)'
Ciprofloxacin (Cetraxal)
2 mg/ml ear drops 0.25ml unit dose Pack of 15
£6.01PCT FORMULARY STATUS: First Line Drugs Otitis ExternaView BNF Article on 'Ciprofloxacin'View SPC on 'Ciprofloxacin'View PIL on 'Ciprofloxacin'
Ciprofloxacin + Fluocinolone acetonide (Cetraxal Plus)
3 mg/ml / 0.25mg/ml ear drops (0.25ml UD) Pack of 15
£6.01PCT FORMULARY STATUS: First Line Drugs Otitis ExternaView BNF Article on 'Ciprofloxacin + Fluocinolone acetonide'View SPC on 'Ciprofloxacin + Fluocinolone acetonide'View PIL on 'Ciprofloxacin + Fluocinolone acetonide'
Gentamicin/ Hydrocortisone
0.3 1% drops 10ml unit Pack of 1
£33.26PCT FORMULARY STATUS: First Line Drugs Otitis ExternaView BNF Article on 'Gentamicin/ Hydrocortisone 'View SPC on 'Gentamicin/ Hydrocortisone 'View PIL on 'Gentamicin/ Hydrocortisone '
Dexamethasone / Neomycin Ear Spray (Otomize Spray )
5 ml Unit Pack of 1
£3.27PCT FORMULARY STATUS: Second Line Drugs Otitis ExternaView BNF Article on 'Dexamethasone / Neomycin Ear Spray'View SPC on 'Dexamethasone / Neomycin Ear Spray'View PIL on 'Dexamethasone / Neomycin Ear Spray'
Sofradex Ear / Eye Drops
10 ml unit ear drops Pack of 1
£7.50PCT FORMULARY STATUS: Second Line Drugs Otitis ExternaView BNF Article on 'Sofradex Ear / Eye Drops'View SPC on 'Sofradex Ear / Eye Drops'View PIL on 'Sofradex Ear / Eye Drops'
Phenazone / Lidocaine ear drops (Otigo)
40 mg/g / 10mg/g ear drops 15ml Pack of 1
£8.92PCT FORMULARY STATUS: Second Line Drugs [Notes:] Use only if an immediate oral antibiotic prescription is not given, and there is no eardrum perforation or otorrhoea Otitis ExternaView BNF Article on 'Phenazone / Lidocaine ear drops'View SPC on 'Phenazone / Lidocaine ear drops'View PIL on 'Phenazone / Lidocaine ear drops'
Use only if an immediate oral antibiotic prescription is not given, and there is no eardrum perforation or otorrhoea
Flumetasone
0.02 % / Clioquinol 1% ear drops 7.5 ml Pack of 1
£11.34PCT FORMULARY STATUS: Second Line Drugs Otitis ExternaView BNF Article on 'Flumetasone'View SPC on 'Flumetasone'View PIL on 'Flumetasone'

 
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