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The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
12. Ear, nose and oropharynx
12.1. Drugs acting on the ear
12.1.1. Otitis externa
Preferred List
BETNESOL-N (drops)
Prescribing Notes:
A combination of betamethasone and neomycin. Drops can be used in ear, eye or nose.
BETAMETHASONE PHOSPHATE
GENTAMICIN WITH HYDROCORTISONE (drops)
Prescribing Notes:
Products contain a combination of gentamicin 0.3% and hydrocortisone 1%.
Total Formulary
CIPROFLOXACIN (Cetraxal) (ear drops)
Restrictions:
Restricted to the treatment of acute otitis externa in patients with an intact tympanic membrane in clinical situations when off-label or unlicensed ciprofloxacin formulations would otherwise have been used.
FLUMETASONE CLIOQUINOL (EAR DROPS)
12.1.2. Otitis media
Total Formulary
CIPROFLOXACIN WITH DEXAMETHASONE (ear drops)
Restrictions:
Restricted to use in the treatment of acute otitis media in patients with tympanostomy tubes (AOMT).