Ear infections are very common in children and most kids have had at least one. One medication commonly prescribed for pain associated with middle ear infection is Auralgan®. It is an eardrop and is available in generic. This medication seldom causes adverse effects. Cortisporin Otic® (neomycin, polymixin B, and hydrocortisone) is also used for pain relief, but contains an antibiotic, too. If the eardrum is perforated, it should be used with caution because it may damage hearing. It may cause burning or itching. There are other antibiotic eardrops used for infection of the outer ear, a middle ear infection with a perforated eardrum or a middle ear infection with tubes. The most commonly used medications are Floxin® and Cipro HC®. Neither is available in generic. Cipro HC® also provides some pain relief. Both Floxin® and Cipro HC® can cause itching and, if the eardrum is perforated, changes in taste.

Note: This information is not meant to supersede physicians' instructions. If there are any questions on a prescription, contact the prescribing physician or a pharmacist.

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