What medicine does a child take for earache
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Children with ear pain can choose appropriate drugs according to the specific cause, such as antibiotics, painkillers, etc., but can not self-medication, need to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.
Ear pain may be caused by a variety of reasons, such as ear infection (otitis media, etc.), otitis externa, ear trauma, etc. only when the cause is clear can targeted drugs be selected for treatment. For example, if it is caused by bacterial infection, antibiotics such as levofloxacin may need to be used under the guidance of a doctor to eliminate inflammation.
Although painkillers such as ibuprofen can temporarily relieve pain, they may mask the condition and affect the accurate judgment of the disease. Moreover, improper use of painkillers may bring some adverse reactions. Therefore, if necessary, they should be used as prescribed.
