Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Key to symbols The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
12.1. Drugs acting on the ear

12.1.2. Otitis media

Preferred List
PHENAZONE WITH LIDOCAINE (OTIGO)

Prescribing Notes:

Where immediate antibiotics are not prescribed, prescribe Otigo® ear drops for children or young people under the age of 18 where there is no ear drum perforation or otorrhoea.

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Total Formulary
CHLORAMPHENICOL (5% and 10% ear drops)
CIPROFLOXACIN WITH DEXAMETHASONE (ear drops)

Restrictions:

Restricted to use in the treatment of acute otitis media in patients with tympanostomy tubes (AOMT).

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