SOFRACORT

Standard Prescription

sofracort: instill__drops in the ear canal__(frequency)

Dosages

Ear: 2 to 3 drops in the ear canal TID to QID.

Mechanism of Action

Antibiotic/Corticosteroid combination

Forms Supplied

eye/ear drops: containing framycetin, gramicidin and 0.5% dexamethasone.

Comments

To avoid the possibility of reinfection, do not touch ear with dropper.

Ciprofloxacin ear drops are preferred for otitis externa caused by pseudomonas sp.

In cases where tympanic perforation (or tympanostomy tube) is seen or suspected, Sofracort ear drops should be avoided or used with extreme caution because of the risk of ototoxicity.

References

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Last Edited

2019-08-26 10:53:20