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Otitis Media

Otitis media is infection of the middle ear, common in children and often following a cold. Ear pain and fever are the usual symptoms, and most cases settle without antibiotics.

Augmentin

Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid

250mg + 125mg · 500mg + 125mg · 875mg + 125mg

Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid tablets for bacterial infections. Clavulanic acid protects amoxicillin from being broken down by resistant bacteria.

From$1.51/ tabletView

Suprax

Cefixime

100mg · 200mg

Cefixime tablets for bacterial infections and otitis media. They kill bacteria by weakening their cell walls.

From$1.27/ tabletView

Key points

  • Fluid may leak from the ear in some cases, alongside the usual pain and fever.
  • Exposure to cigarette smoke, day care attendance and dummy use all raise a child’s risk.
  • Breastfeeding and reducing smoke exposure can lower the chance of a middle ear infection.

Medicines listed for Otitis Media

The two listed products are both antibiotic tablets. Augmentin combines Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid, while Suprax contains cefixime. Both are listed for otitis media and for other bacterial infections.

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