Otitis Media
Uganda2023
Evidence-based management of Otitis Media according to Uganda Clinical Guidelines 2023
Uganda Clinical Guidelines 2023 · all from source →
Pediatric
Treatment
1.
Acute Infection (Pain/Pus <14 days)
Amoxicillin 15 mg/kg per dose (or 500mg for adults) every 8 hours for 5 days.
2.
Chronic Infection (Pus >14 days)
Systemic antibiotics NOT recommended. Dry by wicking 3 times daily. Apply Ciprofloxacin ear drops 0.5% after drying.
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