Otypax

Otypax is an effective medicine for ear otitis. Combined preparation for topical application in otology with pronounced analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.

It contains an anti-inflammatory agent called phenazone, which has the property of inhibiting proinflammatory enzymes and, as a result, reduces inflammation and local edema in the affected area. The second component of the drug, lidocaine, refers to local anesthetics. Blocks the painful nerve impulse.

The drug is indicated for purulent otitis media of varying severity.

Clinical and pharmacological group

The drug with anti-inflammatory and local anesthetic action for topical application in ENT-practice.

Conditions of leave from pharmacies

Released without a doctor's prescription.

Price list

How much does Otipax cost in pharmacies? The average price is at the level of300 rubles.

Form of issue and composition

Otipaks are available in the form of a clear, colorless or slightly yellowish solution with a pronounced alcoholic odor.

As active substances in the medicine contain:

• Lidocaine, in 1 gram its concentration is 10 mg;
• Phenazone in an amount of 40 mg.

Additional substances used in the preparation: glycerol, sodium thiosulfate, ethanol, purified water.

The drops of 16 grams are realized in bottles of dark glass complete with a dropper.

Pharmacological effect

The effect of the drug is due to the pharmacological properties of its components. Lidocaine manifests a local anesthetic, and phenazone is a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.

Phenazone significantly enhances the local anesthetic effect of lidocaine. The combination of phenazone with lidocaine reduces the time of onset of anesthetic effect, increasing this is its severity and duration, which allows you to quickly eliminate pain in otitis media.

Indications for use

The main indication for the use of a medicine is the appearance of pain in the ears. Most often, otipax is prescribed in such cases:

1. External otitis media. This form of the disease can also provoke quite unpleasant manifestations.
2. Otitis media. It is especially important to use the remedy for exacerbation of the disease, which is accompanied by severe pain syndrome, for example, with catarrhal otitis, tuboote, sulfur plug. The drug can be combined with other substances.
3. Appearance of otitis after traumatic injury. Often in such situations, the infection gets into the ears, especially if the wound is not treated in a timely manner.
4. Development of otitis media as complications of influenza. In such a situation, the inflammatory process in the ears has a rapid development. However, against this background, a person does not always feel a pain syndrome.
5. Abscess. In such a situation, a doctor's consultation is always necessary, since otipax application is most likely not enough.

Despite the pronounced analgesic effect, it is necessary to understand that the agent does not have strong anti-inflammatory characteristics. Therefore, the main task of using the drug is to stop the pain syndrome.

Contraindications

1. Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
2. Perforation of the tympanic membrane.

It is necessary to make sure the integrity of the tympanic membrane before applying the drug. In case of using the drug with a perforated tympanic membrane, the drug can come into contact with the organs of the middle ear and lead to complications.

Use in pregnancy and lactation

The drug is not absorbed into the blood and does not have a systemic effect, so you can use Otipax during pregnancy, provided that the tympanic membrane is not damaged.

Dosage and route of administration

In the instructions for use, it is indicated that the otipax ear drops are instilled into the external auditory meatus by 3-4 drops 2-3 times / day. To avoid contact of the cold solution with the auricle, the bottle should be warmed in the palms before use.

The duration of application of Otipax is no more than 10 days, then the prescribed treatment should be reviewed.

Side effects

In the case of compliance with all the necessary rules for using Otipaksom, adverse reactions are very rare. Sometimes after treatment may occur:

• itching or burning inside the ear;
• urticaria in the region of the ear and neck;
• stuffiness of the ears;
• allergic reactions;
• partial hearing loss (in rare cases, complete), if the eardrum has been damaged.

May be allergic to lidocaine. It is rare, but from all the constituent droplets in the ear Otypaks on this substance, the allergic reaction is most likely.

Overdose

Cases of overdose were not fixed. If the patient took the drug in large quantities or used for other purposes - you need to inform the attending physician about it.

special instructions

1. Before using the drug, you need to ensure the integrity of the tympanic membrane.
2. The drug contains an active ingredient, which can give a positive reaction in doping control.
3. In case of using the drug with a perforated tympanic membrane, the drug can come into contact with the organs of the middle ear and lead to complications.

Drug Interactions

Currently, there is no data on the interaction of Otipax with other drugs.

Reviews

We picked up some feedback from people who used Otipax:

1. Anastasia. My child recently turned a year and at such an early age we faced a serious problem - inflammation of the inner ear. To use any medicines is terrible, after all the immunity of the kid is not yet fully formed. The pediatrician advised to try Otypaks in the minimum dosage. Surprisingly - the medicine helped the first time.
2. Olga. These are very effective drops! We went with my son to the Moscow Zoo, the weather was amazing, but I did not feel it, I did not feel anything at all, since my ear ached terribly. The infernal pain - I've never felt this before. On arrival, they called the doctor home, she wrote me some drops already, and I do not remember what... They relieved the pain, but she stayed. The girlfriend recommended Otypaks. I already did not care if it helped. Whoever has earaches, he understands me. Very quickly and effectively, I felt relief, then the pain and completely gone. Excellent drops!
3. Michael. In the middle of the working week, my ear ached. I went to see a doctor - it turned out that I have otitis. I can not miss work, I had to use the doctor's advice and start treatment with Otipaks solution. By the evening the sensation of zalozhennosti has disappeared, and to days off the acute pain has completely passed. To avoid complications, do not drip cold solution.

Analogues

Generics (ie structural analogues) of Otipax are Folikap, Otirelaks and Lidocaine + Phenazone.

Relate to the same pharmacological subgroup (Analgesics and anesthetics) and have a similar mechanism of action, the following medicines: Otinum, Ottoslavin, Holakaps.

Before using analogues, consult your doctor.

Storage conditions and shelf life

Keep out of the reach of children at temperatures up to 30 ° C. Shelf life - 5 years.

Drops after opening the package can be used for half a year.

Manufacturer

To obtain additional information about the drug, as well as send your complaints and information about adverse events, you can go to the following address in Russia:

• BIOKODEX LLC
• 107045, Moscow, The last per., D. 11, p. 1
• Tel.: +7 (495) 783-26-80
• Fax: +7 (495) 783-26-81

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