Ear infections caused by varieties of pathogens requires the right combination of antibiotics administered in right dose, route and for the effective duration. Patient-specific adverse effects and contraindications should be taken care of while imitating the therapeutic regimen. Now, the antibiotics steering committee of National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust has provided recommendations for ENT infections. This article focuses on the Ear infections and describes NHS provided recommendations.
Acute localized otitis externa (furuncle) Flucloxacillin (1g oral for every 6h) + topical steroids for 5 days. In severe cases, antibiotics should be administered by IV route. For patients with Penicillin allergy, 500mg oral Clarithromycin should be given for every 12h. Acute Diffuse Otitis Externa (swimmer’s ear) For mild to moderate infections, topical antimicrobials can be prescribed for…
