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 Formulary Chapter 12: Ear, nose and oropharynx - Full Chapter
12.01.01  Expand sub section  Otitis externa
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Joint guidance

Avoid chloramphenicol ear drops - contain propylene glycol and cause contact dermatitis in about 10% of people.

 

Primary care guidance

Otitis externa

When prescribing ear drops in primary care the Suffolk Antibiotic Formulary should be used
12.01.01  Expand sub section  Astringent preparations
Acetic Acid 2% (Earcalm ®)
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Blue

Avaiable OTC

For mild cases of otitis externa

 
   
12.01.01  Expand sub section  Anti-inflammatory preparations
12.01.01  Expand sub section  Anti-infective preparations
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 Non Formulary Items
ACETIC ACID 5% solution in IMS

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Status Description

Blue

 For routine prescribing in primary and secondary care.   

Green

 Initiated (if clinically urgent) or advised (if non-urgent) by specialist in secondary care, prescribing can be continued in primary care.   

Amber

 Shared care  

Red Hospital

 Hospital only  

Double Red

 There should be no prescribing of these drugs  

Mixed

 The traffic light of the drug is dependant on the indication. Please see individual drug entry for details  

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