Best OTC Drugs and Antibiotic For Ear Infections

Ear infections are painful medical conditions that affect 60 to 80% of children by age one and are caused by bacteria or a virus entering the body. The best-recommended pain relievers for individuals with an ear infection to take are Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin (Ibuprofen), the best oral antibiotic is amoxicillin, the best ototopical antibiotic is ofloxacin .3% ear drops, and the best anesthetic ear drops are antipyrine and benzocaine otic (A/B Otic) drops.

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Madeline is a Senior at UCLA majoring in Human Biology & Society with a minor in Spanish. She's currently a Healthcare Research Analyst at Mira, writing content for the blog to help the public better understand certain medical issues, technologies, testings, and the importance of healthcare.