Products In many countries, only a few ear drops are currently on the market. They are also produced in pharmacies themselves. Structure and properties Ear drops are solutions, emulsions, or suspensions containing one or more active ingredients in liquids suitable for use in the ear canal. These include, for example, water, glycols, glycerol, propylene glycol, … Ear Drops
Products Finafloxacin was approved in the United States in 2015 in the form of ear drops (Xtoro). The drug has not yet been registered in many countries. Structure and properties Finafloxacin (C20H19FN4O4, Mr = 398.4 g/mol) is a fluoroquinolone. It exists as a white to yellow powder or crystals and is sparingly soluble in water. … Finafloxacin
Products Ehm’s diver’s drops are not commercially available as a finished drug. However, they can be prepared in a pharmacy. Production The solution is prepared with the following substances. It is filled into pipette vials: Glacial acetic acid 5.0 g Purified water 10.0 g Isopropanol 95% 85.0 g Effects Dip drops have a disinfecting effect … Ehm’s Diving Drops
Products Isopropanol is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. A common aqueous dilution is 70% (V/V). WHO has published a manufacturing specification of 75% (V/V) for hand disinfection, which also contains glycerol and hydrogen peroxide. Isopropanol is also known as isopropy alcohol or alcohol isopropylicus, and the systematic name is propan-2-ol. Structure … Isopropanol
Products Diver’s drops are usually made for customers in a pharmacy. Ingredients Various mixtures with propylene glycol, glycerol, ethanol and glacial acetic acid are commonly used. The use of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide is controversial. Two manufacturing instructions are shown below: Ethanol-glycerol ear drops: Glycerol 10.0 g Ethanol 96% ad 30.0 g Acetic acid … Diver Drop
Products Procaine has been commercially available in many countries since 1941 in the form of ear drops (Otalgan). Currently, it is available in many countries only as a combination preparation. Structure and properties Procaine (C13H20N2O2, Mr = 236.31 g/mol) was synthesized as the first synthetic ester local anesthetic by Einhorn in 1905. The local anesthetic … Procaine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Fludrocortisone acetate is commercially available as tablets and ear drops (Florinef, Panotile). It has been approved in many countries since 1964. Structure and properties Fludrocortisone acetate (C23H31FO6, Mr = 422.5 g/mol) is white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Fludrocortisone acetate (ATC H02AA02) is mineralocorticoid with glucocorticoid component of action. Indications … Fludrocortisone Acetate
Symptoms Acute otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear with local or systemic signs of inflammation and pus formation (fluid accumulation in the middle ear). It occurs primarily in infants and young children. Possible symptoms include: Earache Increased temperature, fever Hearing disorders Feeling of pressure Irritability, crying Digestive disorders: Lack of appetite, abdominal pain, … Acute Otitis Media
Health complaints and complications of sensitive sensory organs can be taken care of with special interventions that involve the least possible stress for the patient. Otoscopy or ear surgery is one of these so-called minimally invasive procedures. What is otoscopy? Otoscopy can be used to examine diseases of the ear or hearing (e.g., otitis externa), … Otoscopy: Treatment, Effect & Risks
