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ScribdTranslationsEAR DROPS (GUTTAE
HEADPHONES
Group 4
Trifebriana Burlis 1011014004
Rizka Yunadia1011014028
Amalia Husna Pratiwi1011014039
Practical Pharmacy II
Definition
1. FI III
Ear drops are medication used for the ears by means of
dripping medicine into the ear. Unless stated otherwise, drops
the ear is made using a carrier liquid, not water.
2. Ansel
Ear drops are a form of solution, suspension, or ointment used on
ear by dropping or inserting in small amounts into
ear canal to release earwax (ear wax) or
to treat infection, inflammation, or pain
3. DOM King
Ear drops are a medicinal substance that is inserted into the canal.
ear, intended for local effects, where materials...
the medication can be in the form of local anesthetics, peroxide, ingredients
antibacterial and fungicide, in the form of a solution, are used for
cleaning, warming, or drying the ear part
outdoor.
4. Sterile Formulation
Ear drop medicine is a solution of active substances in water or in
another carrier used by dripping into the hole
ear.
USE of ear drops
Preparation for removing earwax
Excessive earwax buildup in the ear can cause
itching, pain, hearing impairment. Has been for years oil
wax mineral, vegetable oil, and hydrogen peroxide are used for
softening the trapped earwax so that it can be removed. Recently
This synthetic surfactant solution is developed for ceruminolytic activity.
in removing ear wax.
Preparation for outer ear infection
Outer ear infection (otitis externa) can be treated with
corticosteroid (suspension or solution) in propylene glycol and
polyethylene glycol. This material is also sometimes used together
with antibiotics that are selective based on their activity against
Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Ear preparation for anti-infection, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic
Medications used on the outer surface of the ear to combat
Infection refers to substances such as chloramphenicol, colistin sulfate, neomycin, polymyxin.
B sulfate and nystatin.
These substances are formulated in the form of ear drops (solution or suspension).
in glycerin anhydride or propylene glycol. This thick carrier
allows contact between the drug and the ear tissue for a longer time. In addition
it is because of its hygroscopic nature, allowing it to attract moisture from tissues
ear to reduce inflammation and remove available moisture
for the life processes of the existing microorganisms.
To help reduce frequent pain
joining ear infections, several anti-infective otic preparations also
contains analgesic substances such as antipyrine and local anesthetics
such as lidocaine and benzocaine.
Various types of ear drop preparations
Solution for removing cerumen
Antiseptic preparation
Antifungal preparation
Antimicrobial drops
Anesthetic preparation
Other preparations
PATIENT COUNSELING
1. How to use ear drop preparations
2. Storage
3. Attention and warnings
Steps to Use Eye Drops
Ear
1. Wash your hands with water and
soap.
2. Ensure the condition of the bottle tip or
The dropper is not broken.
3. Clean the outer part of the ear
using warm water or cloth
wet carefully, then
dried
4. Warm the ear drops by holding them
The bottle is held with the hand for a few minutes.
If ear drops are a cloudy suspension,
Shake the bottle well for 10 seconds. Draw the medicine into
in the dropper.
Tilt your head so that the ear that will be
The medication is given facing upwards.
a. For adults: pull the earlobe up and back
behind to straighten his ear canal.
b. For children under 3 years old: pull the earlobe down
down and back to straighten the channel
the story.
a
b
6. Drop the medication according to the usage dosage on
ear hole. Maintain head position for 2-3 minutes.
Gently press the small ear cover.
use sterile cotton to plug the ear hole
if the medication can reach the bottom of the ear canal.
7. Reattach the dropper bottle cap with
wiping, do not wipe or rinse the tip of the bottle
heads.
8. Wash your hands again with water and soap
to clean up any leftover medication that may be
sticking.
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STORAGE
Ear drop preparations are packaged in a container that can
dripping the preparation.
Store the container in a tightly closed condition and avoid
the occurrence of contamination. The preparation must be stored at a temperature
the room protected from sunlight (below 25°C) or
in the refrigerator but not in the freezer.
Attention and warning
Follow the correct usage rules
Use according to the prescribed dosage
Store in a cool place (refrigerator, not freezer)
The medication is not used orally (not taken by mouth), only for
Ear. If swallowed, immediately vomit.
Keep out of reach of children.
Some examples of ear drop preparations
Colme ® Murine® for Ear Wax Removal
Drops
