Condition · ICD-10 H66.90
Ear Infection
Otitis Media
An infection of the middle ear, most often caused by bacteria following a cold or upper respiratory infection.
Otitis media involves inflammation and infection of the middle ear space. It is the most common reason children are prescribed antibiotics. Amoxicillin is the first-line antibiotic for most cases, with alternatives for penicillin-allergic patients.
At a glance
Medications tracked
7
First-line options
Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium
Related conditions
Common ColdSinusitisEustachian Tube DysfunctionHearing Loss
First-line Related Treatments
Commonly associated primary options — verify with your clinician
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium
RxTablet
Strength 500 mg-125 mg
NDC 16714-0477-01
Short-term / As-needed
Related options for acute or bridging use
Situational
Related options for specific presentations
Top treatments tried for Ear Infection
Community-driven data · early preview
Amoxicillin
1,800 people tried
★★★★★4.3
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium
1,520 people tried
★★★★★4.1
Cefdinir
1,240 people tried
★★★★★4.0
Azithromycin
960 people tried
★★★★★3.8
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