Drug reference
Eczematous inflammation in otitis externa ▶TO THE EAR ▶Child: Apply 2–4 drops 4–5 times a day, (including a dose at bedtime) ▶Adult: Apply 2–4 drops 4–5 times a day, (including a dose at bedtime)
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Patent grommet (although may be used by specialists, see Ear p. 1259). perforated tympanic membrane (although may be used by specialists, see Ear p. 1259)
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Avoid prolonged use
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MHRA/CHM ADVICE: CORTICOSTEROIDS: RARE RISK OF CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY WITH LOCAL AS WELL AS SYSTEMIC ADMINISTRATION (AUGUST 2017) See Corticosteroids, general use p. 707.
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Local reaction
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Ear drops EXCIPIENTS: May contain Benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate ▶Gentamicin with hydrocortisone (Non-proprietary) Gentamicin (as Gentamicin sulfate) 3 mg per 1 ml, Hydrocortisone acetate 10 mg per 1 ml Gentamicin 0.3% / Hydrocortisone acetate 1% ear drops | 10 ml P £33.26 DT = £33.26
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Medicines for Children leaflet: Gentamicin and hydrocortisone ear drops for inflammatory ear infections www.medicinesforchildren.org.uk/gentamicin-and- hydrocortisone-ear-drops-inflammatory-ear-infections
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Apply 2–4 drops 4–5 times a day, (including a
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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