Dexamethasone with Antibacterial Ear Spray

Otitis externa is a term used for inflammation in the ear when it is confined to the ear canal and does not go further than the eardrum. It is usually due to an infection. If you get things like water, shampoo, or soap in an ear then it can cause itching. If you then scratch or poke their ear, this can damage the skin in the ear canal and cause inflammation. The inflamed skin can then quickly become infected.

The brand name for dexamethasone with antibacterial is inner ear infection spray. It contains several ingredients - dexamethasone, neomycin, and acetic acid. Together, these ingredients relieve inflammation, infection, pollen barrier, itching, and pain. inner ear infection spray is only available on prescription. It can be prescribed for adults and children over 2 years of age.

Before using ear spray

To make sure that this is the right treatment for you before you start using the spray, please make sure that their doctor knows:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• If you have a perforated eardrum, or if you have a grommet fitted in their ear.

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Getting the most from their treatment

• You can remove the nozzle to clean it. When you put it back on the container, make sure that it 'clicks' back into place correctly.

• To help stop further bouts of inflammation, try not to let soap or shampoo get into their ear canal when you wash. You can do this when you have a shower by gently placing a piece of cotton wool coated in soft white paraffin into their ear. Do not poke their ear with cotton buds or use the corner of a towel to dry their ear, as this will push things further in.

• Otitis externa is more common in regular swimmers compared with non-swimmers. This is due to the water which gets into their ear canal. If you cannot avoid swimming, try to protect their ears by not submerging them in water if possible.

Can this ear spray cause problems?

You may get a slight feeling of burning or stinging when you first start using the spray. This is usually mild and soon passes. If you get a rash or if you notice any other symptoms which you think may be due to the spray, please ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Occasionally people can have a mild allergic reaction to the preservative in the spray.

How to store ear spray

The spray has an expiry of four weeks once opened. Do not keep any spray remaining after their course of treatment has finished using later.Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.