Otofa - instructions for use, analogs, testimonials and release forms (ear drops 2.6%) drugs for the treatment of external and secondary, including purulent otitis in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition of antibiotic

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Otofa - antibiotic from the group of rifamycins for topical application in otorhinolaryngology. The mechanism of action of rifamycin is associated with the formation of a stable complex with DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, which inhibits the growth of bacteria. It is active against most Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria that cause the development of infectious-inflammatory diseases of the external and middle ear.

Composition

Rifamycin sodium + excipients.

Pharmacokinetics

Studies of the pharmacokinetics of the drug Otofa have not been carried out due to low systemic absorption.

Indications

Acute and chronic otitis media:

• otitis externa;
• acute otitis media (including perforation of the tympanic membrane);
• chronic otitis media;
• condition after surgery in the middle ear.

Forms of release

Ear drops 2.6%.

There are no other dosage forms, be it drops in the nose or pills.

Instructions for use and how to use them

Adults instill in the ear 5 drops 3 times a day or pour the drug in the ear for several minutes 2 times a day.

Children buried in the ear 3 drops 3 times a day or pour the drug in the ear for several minutes 2 times a day.

The average duration of therapy is 7 days.

Before using ear drops, it is recommended to warm the bottle holding it in your hand, in order to avoid the unpleasant sensations associated with the ingress of cold liquid into the ear.

Side effect

• skin allergic reactions.

Contraindications

• increased sensitivity to rifamycin.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

Adequate and strictly controlled clinical studies of the safety of the use of the drug Otoffe during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) were not carried out.

Use in children

Possible use according to the indications and in doses that take into account the age of the patient.

special instructions

The drug gives a pink color to the tympanic membrane (visible with otoscopy).

Avoid contacts of the drug with clothes. the solution can leave stains on the fabric.

Drug Interactions

Clinically significant drug interaction between Otoffe and other drugs has not been identified.

Analogues of the drug Otofa

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Rifogal.

Analogues on the curative effect (agents for treatment of purulent otitis media):

• Amoxisar;
• Amoxicillin;
• Ampicillin;
• Augmentin;
• Afenoxin;
• Biseptol;
• Witsef;
• Grunamox;
• Dexon;
• Doxycycline;
• Donalgin;
• Zanotsin;
• Iodinol;
• Candibiotics;
• Quipro;
• Ketoceph;
• Clarithromycin;
• Clindamycin;
• Xylen;
• Levomycetin;
• Lidaprim;
• Microfleks;
• Nazivin;
• Naklofen;
• Oxamp;
• Ospamox;
• Otinum;
• Otypax;
• Otrivin;
• Ofloxacin;
• Oflotsid forte;
• Panklav;
• Polidex;
• Ribomunyl;
• Romazulan;
• Siflox;
• Sumamed;
• Sumamed forte;
• Supraks;
• Fortum;
• Fromromide;
• Hemomycin;
• Cefabol;
• Cefazolin;
• Cephalexin;
• Cephezole;
• Ceftriabal;
• Ceftriaxone;
• Cef;
• Citrodox;
• Tsifran;
• Erythromycin phosphate;
• Hermitage;
• Yunidox Solutab.

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