What medication should be used for a baby's otitis media?
Disease description:
My baby has developed otitis media (middle ear infection) and I would like to administer some medication for treatment. Therefore, I would like to consult about what medicines are suitable for otitis media in babies?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
In general, the treatment of otitis media mainly includes antibiotics and pain relievers:
1. Antibiotics: For bacterial infection-induced secretory otitis media, antibiotics such as amoxicillin granules and roxithromycin capsules can be used.
2. Mucokinetic agents: Mucokinetic agents can also be used to help drain the fluid from the middle ear. Commonly used mucokinetic agents include ambroxol and eucalyptus oil enteric soft capsules.
3. Nasal decongestants: For exudative otitis media, nasal decongestants are usually prescribed to improve ventilation and drainage of the nasopharynx.
4. Painkillers: If the child experiences ear pain, acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be used to relieve the pain.
5. Nasal sprays: Sometimes, doctors may recommend nasal decongestant sprays to help relieve nasal congestion and improve middle ear ventilation.
