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Otitis Media

Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear that often follows a cold. It is common in children and may cause ear pain, fever or fluid leaking from the ear.

Augmentin

Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid

250mg + 125mg · 500mg + 125mg · 875mg + 125mg

Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid tablets for bacterial infections. Clavulanic acid protects amoxicillin from being broken down by resistant bacteria.

From$1.51/ tabletView

Floxin

Ofloxacin

200mg · 400mg

Ofloxacin tablets for bacterial infections, including otitis media. It stops bacteria from copying their DNA.

From$0.54/ tabletView

Suprax

Cefixime

100mg · 200mg

Cefixime tablets for bacterial infections and otitis media. They kill bacteria by weakening their cell walls.

From$1.27/ tabletView

Omnicef

Cefdinir

300mg

Cefdinir capsules for bacterial infections and otitis media. It disrupts bacterial cell wall formation, causing the bacteria to burst.

From$4.07/ capsuleView

Ceclor Cd

Cefaclor

375mg

Cefaclor tablets for bacterial infections and middle ear infections. It belongs to the cephalosporin class, which is related to penicillin.

From$1.37/ tabletView

Key points

  • Children are affected by otitis media more often than adults.
  • Symptoms can include ear pain, fever and fluid leaking from the ear.
  • Antibiotics are not automatic because many cases settle without them.
  • Smoke exposure, day care attendance and dummy use can raise the risk.

Medicines listed for Otitis Media

The listed products for otitis media contain Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid, as well as ofloxacin, cefixime, cefdinir and cefaclor. These antibacterial medicine ingredients are represented in tablets and capsules listed for this middle ear infection.

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