Ototopic agents
Clarysse, P.; Ampe, W.; Depondt, M.; D'Hont, G.
Acta Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica Belgica 43(3): 251-265
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6497 PMID: 2618650 Document Number: 335465
In treating ear disease every otolaryngologist is familiar with topical medications. The choice of the ideal agent for a given clinical situation may be difficult. In order to make this decision more easy, we overlook the composition of ear-drops. The most important disadvantages are ototoxicity, allergy and pain. The place of ototopical agents in otitis externa, otitis media and otomycosis is discussed.