Prescribing Guidelines for Acute Otitis Externa and Otitis Media with ...
Prescribing Guidelines
for Acute Otitis Externa
and Otitis Media with
Tympanostomy Tube Otorrhea
Introduction
For the majority of cases, Ofloxacin 0.3% solution is the most cost-effective and an efficacious treatment for Acute
Otitis Externa (AOE) and Acute Otitis Media with Tympanostomy Tubes (AOMT). Due to recent drug shortages and
cost increases of the otic solution, Partners For Kids and Nationwide Children¡¯s Hospital¡¯s Otolaryngology Department
recommend using Ofloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic solution as an ear drop for a safe and effective alternative.
Quick Overview:
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Use Ofloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic solution as ear drops for MOST patients.
Oral analgesics, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, are the preferred treatment for ear pain after treatment.
Reserve Ciprodex? for patients with granulation tissue.
Use systemic antibiotics for high risk patients?
Topical anesthetic drops (containing benzocaine) are not effective and should be avoided in AOE and AOMT.
Topical aminoglycosides (containing neomycin) should be avoided in setting of tympanostomy tube or possible perforation.
Consider ear wick placement for severe canal edema.
Guidance for Selection of Topical Therapy
Acute Otitis Media with
Tympanostomy Tube (AOMT)
Acute Otitis Externa (AOE)
Granulation Tissue*?
First Line: Ofloxacin 0.3% Solution
Dose: 5 drops in affected ear BID x 7 days
Cost: Ophthalmic $135/10mL
Otic $175/10mL
Ciprodex?
(Ciprofloxacin 0.3% &
Dexamethasone 0.1%)
Dose: 4 drops BID x 7 days
Cost: $241/7.5mL
*If improvement is not seen, refer
to ENT specialist (614) 355-0221
*Granulation usually appears as red or pink inflammatory tissue and can be a source of bloody otorrhea.
? Consider systemic therapy for isolated AOE if patient has:
? Diabetes
? Immunodeficiency
? Cellulitis extending outside the ear canal
References:
1. Rosenfeld RM, Schwartz SR, Cannon CR, et al. Clinical practice guideline: acute otitis externa. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2014; 150: S1. DOI:
10.1177/0194599813517083. Accessed Nov 19, 2014.
2. Roland PS, Dohar JE, Lanier BJ, et al. Topical ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone otic suspension is superior to ofloxacin otic solution in the treatment of
granulation tissue in children with acute otitis media with otorrhea through tympanostomy tubes. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2004; 130: 736. DOI: 10.1016/j.
otohns.2004.02.037. Accessed Nov 19, 2014.
Referrals and Consultations
Online:
Phone: (614) 722-6600 or (877) 722-6220 | Fax: (614) 722-4000
Physician Direct Connect Line for 24-hour urgent physician consultations:
(614) 355-0221 or (877) 355-0221.
15651 Last updated 12/13/2017 by PFK Pharmacy
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