Otomize Ear Spray

What is Otomize Ear Spray?

Otomize Ear Spray has been specially formulated to treat mild and moderate outer ear infections, sometimes called ‘swimmer’s ear’ or ‘otitis externa’. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, it targets both the cause and the symptoms of an infection, relieving pain and helping to get you back to full health as quickly as possible.

Triple Action

Otomize Ear Spray has three active ingredients. These work together to ease pain, reduce inflammation and treat the source of the infection. These three ingredients are:

• Neomycin – a type of antibiotic known as an aminoglycoside. It’s used to treat infections caused by a wide variety of bacteria.
• Glacial acetic acid – creates an acidic environment, making it harder for the bacteria to grow.
• Dexamethasone – an anti-inflammatory that will reduce swelling and ease pain caused by an ear infection.

Antibacterial

Most outer ear infections are caused by bacteria. An outer ear infection can happen when water remains in your ear after you go for a swim or have a bath. This creates a warm, moist environment that’s perfect for bacterial growth.

As it’s bacteria that’s behind the infection, you’ll need to use an antibiotic product, like Otomize Ear Spray, to clear it. Otomize Ear Spray contains Neomycin, an antibiotic that will get to work straight away, killing bacteria and stopping your infection in its tracks.

Anti-inflammatory

When your body’s immune system attacks the bacteria growing in your ear, it causes the area around the infection to become inflamed. This inflammation can be pretty painful and can leave your ear looking red and swollen.

Luckily, Otomize Ear Spray also contains a powerful anti-inflammatory called Dexamethasone. This helps to reduce inflammation and irritation inside the ear, easing your pain and giving the antibiotic time to get to work.

Fast-acting

We know that ear infections can be very painful. And, whether it’s you, your child or another loved one who’s suffering, you’ll want to clear the condition up as quickly as possible.

With its three active ingredients, Otomize Ear Spray acts to reduce pain, swelling and other painful symptoms fast. The treatment should clear your infection within 5 – 7 days and you may notice your symptoms beginning to ease after around 48 hours. However, this can vary depending on the severity of your infection.

What Are The Symptoms Of An Ear Infection?

If you have an ear infection, you’ll probably feel pain in and around your ear, especially when touching or wiggling the ear lobe. You might also have difficulty hearing and notice a bit of discharge coming from your ear.

The most common symptoms of an ear infection are:

• Pain
• Redness of the outer ear
• Itching in the ear
• Discharge from the ear
• Headache
• Hearing loss

Ear infections are most common in children and young infants, but they can affect people of any age. Skin conditions, like psoriasis or eczema, can also make you more prone to ear infections.

Alternatives To Otomize Ear Spray

There are a number of different medications available to treat outer ear infections. You may need to try a few out to find the option that’s best for you. Some of the most popular treatments available are:

• EarCalm Spray
• Cetraxal Plus Ear Drops
• Canesten Solution

Otomize Ear Spray vs EarCalm Spray

Like Otomize Ear Spray, EarCalm Spray is designed to treat outer ear infections. However, where Otomize has three active ingredients - Neomycin, Glacial acetic acid and Dexamethasone - EarCalm Spray only contains acetic acid. While this is enough to treat mild pain and inflammation, the triple-action of Otomize may be required for more stubborn infections.

Otomize Ear Spray vs Cetraxal Plus Ear Drops

Cetraxal Plus Ear Drops are also formulated to treat outer ear infections. Like Otomize Ear Spray, Cetraxal Plus contains an antibiotic (Ciprofloxacin) and an anti-inflammatory (Fluocinolone), this allows Cetraxal Plus to treat the symptoms and source of an ear infection. Talk to a medical professional to find out which medication is best suited to you.

Otomize Ear Spray vs Canesten Solution

While bacteria are behind most ear infections, some are caused by fungus. If you have a fungal ear infection, you’ll need to use an anti-fungal treatment like Canesten Solution, as antibiotic medications such as Otomize Ear Spray won’t do the trick. Get in touch with a member of our specialist team to find out more.

How to use Otomize

Otomize Spray is for use on the external ear only.

Spray the affected ear or ears with 1 spray, 3 times a day until your symptoms have cleared and for 48 hours after.

• Shake the bottle well before each use
• Pump several times until you get a measured spray
• Place the nozzle into the affected ear
• Spray once

How long does Otomize take to work?

If you apply Otomize to the affected ear 3 times daily, your symptoms should clear up within a week. If your symptoms have not cleared within 7 days, you should discuss your symptoms and treatment options with a doctor. Please apply this product as you have been directed and take the time to read the Patient Information Leaflet before use.

Otomize ingredients

Each bottle of Otomize contains the active ingredients: dexamethasone, neomycin sulphate, acetic acid.

The other ingredients are: Macrogol (2) Stearyl Ether, Macrogol (20) Stearyl Ether, Stearyl Alcohol, Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate, Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate, Purified Water

Otomize side effects

As with all medications, Otomize can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

The following side effects are the most widely reported:

• Pins and needles
• Skin irritation or rashes
• Blurred vision

If you experience any of the mentioned side effects, or any others that are not listed, including allergic reactions, you should stop using this spray and seek medical advice.

It is normal to experience some minor burning and stinging after first applying the treatment. This is not usually a cause for concern and will fade as you adjust to the medicine. However, if it does not fade, stop treatment and consult a doctor.

Please ensure that you have read the Patient Information Leaflet before use.

Otomize warnings

Before using Otomize Ear Spray, please ensure that you have read all the information detailed in the Patient Information Leaflet.

You should not use this medication if you have grommets fitted or a perforated eardrum.

Speak to a doctor before use if you have a mitochondrial disease or you have an open wound or damaged skin in the affected ear. Excessive use of this product may cause hearing loss or deafness.

You should not use this treatment more than three times a year. If you find you are regularly suffering from ear infections, you should consult your doctor as there may be an underlying cause.

Sources

• https://patient.info/medicine/dexamethasone-with-antibacterial-ear-spray-otomize
• Otomize Ear Spray Patient Information Leaflet: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/22/pil