Rifamycin

Products Rifamycin is commercially available in the form of ear drops (Otofa). It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Structure and properties Rifamycin (Rifamycin SV) is present in the drug as rifamycin sodium, a fine or slightly granular red powder that is soluble in water (C37H46NNaO12, Mr = 720 g/mol). It is obtained … Rifamycin

Otitis media

Synonyms in a broader sense Medical: Acute otitis media, chronic inflammation of the middle ear, hemorrhagic otitis media, myringitis bullosa Definition Otitis media Otitis media is a disease of the middle ear caused by bacteria or viruses in the spaces inside the ear that belong to the middle ear. Occurrence in the populationMostly small children … Otitis media

Causes | Otitis media

Causes Otitis media is usually caused by bacteria. These reach the middle ear via the so-called Eustachian tube (named after Bartolomeo Eustachius, 1520-1574). The Eustachian tube is an approximately 3-4 cm long and 3-4 mm wide connection between the nasopharynx and the middle ear. The function of this connecting channel, also known as the “tuba … Causes | Otitis media

TherapyTreatment | Otitis media

TherapyTreatment In most cases, the administration of decongestant nasal drops and painkillers (analgesics) is sufficient. If there is no improvement within 2-3 days, broad-spectrum antibiotics (i.e. antibiotics that are effective against many different bacteria) are prescribed. If this measure does not lead to success either, a pathogen smear must be taken to identify the causative … TherapyTreatment | Otitis media

Homeopathy | Otitis media

Homeopathy Homeopathic remedies are based on the primary clinical symptoms of otitis media. According to the rule of similarity, one takes exactly the same homeopathic remedy that, if a healthy person were to take it, would cause exactly these symptoms in a healthy person. Thus, depending on the specific symptoms of middle ear inflammation, the … Homeopathy | Otitis media