Infectious-inflammatory diseases can affect the outer, inner and middle ear (external, internal, otitis media). Treatment of all types of otitis is carried out in a complex way, and in the arsenal of used medicines, antibacterial drugs that can stop the progression of the infectious process are on the first place. One of the remedies often prescribed by otolaryngologists with external otitis is ear drops with the antibiotic Sophradex.
Composition and effect of drops for the ears of Sofradek
Софрадекс is a synthetic preparation, which contains the following active substances:
- sulfate framicetin - has a bactericidal effect against streptococci, staphylococci and other pathogens of anaerobic infections;
- gramicidin - destroys and prevents the multiplication of Gram-positive pathogenic microorganisms;
- Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid hormone that has anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Thus, Sofraks is a combined medicinal product that exhibits anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, as well as anti-allergic effect.
The auxiliary ingredients of the preparation include the following substances: lithium chloride, citric acid, sodium citrate, polysorbate 80, phenylethanol, ethanol and water for injection.
Indications for the use of drops in the ears of Sofradek
The drops of Sofradex are used not only in otolaryngology, but also in ophthalmic practice. Namely, indications for the use of the drug are:
- otitis externa (in acute or chronic stage);
- blepharitis;
- barley;
- infected eczema eyelids;
- allergic conjunctivitis;
- keratitis and others.
Therapeutic effect of ear drops
The drug, when instilled into the external auditory meatus, helps to destroy the pathogenic microflora and eliminate the inflammatory process. The influence of Sofradex helps to reduce the symptoms accompanying the otitis externa ear (pain, itching, burning in the external auditory canal, feeling of ear congestion, redness and swelling of the skin).
Dosage regimen of Sofradex with external otitis
This drug begins to be used only after an accurate diagnosis, making sure by laboratory tests in the absence of damage to the viral and fungal origin.
Sofradex is introduced into the external auditory meatus by 2 - 3 drops from 3 to 4 times a day. Burying should be gradually one drop. In some cases, in addition to instillation, it is recommended that the external auditory canal is placed with a swab impregnated with a solution of Sofradex. Also sometimes the drops of Sophradex are prescribed for instillation in the nose with sinusitis.
The course of treatment is appointed individually, depending on the severity of the process. As a rule, the duration of taking the drug Sofradex does not exceed seven days.
Side Effects of Drops
When using the drug, there may be local allergic reactions that manifest themselves in the following symptoms:
- pain;
- irritation;
- burning;
- itching.
Contraindications to the appointment of Софрадекса
It is forbidden to apply Sofraksh ear drops in the following cases:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- viral or fungal infections;
- tuberculosis ;
- perforation of the tympanic membrane;
- hepatic and renal insufficiency;
- excessive sensitivity to the components of the drug.
Analogues of ear drops
Analogues of Sofradex, i.e. preparations having the same international nonproprietary name, are the following:
- Dex;
- Dexon;
- Pledrex;
- Jenodex.
It is worth noting that to replace the recommended drug doctor analogue should get a specialist consultation.