Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin. Amoxicillin is a generic name for the most common antibiotic used to treat ear infections. This is a synthetic form of penicillin. Physicians like it because it causes less diarrhea than some other antibiotics. It's absorbed well, and it's only taken three times a day. It's also inexpensive.  Antibiotics for Ear infection. Middle ear infections (otitis media) are one of the most common children's illnesses, affecting almost all children at some point. The type of ear infection that is usually painful and may require antibiotic is Acute otitis media. Antibiotics for Sinus infection. Sinus infection (sinusitis) occurs when the sinuses and nasal passages are infected or inflamed. Most sinus infections are caused by a virus. Antibiotics may be prescribed if the sinus infection is likely to be caused by bacteria. Why It Is Used. Antibiotics often clear up a bacterial ear infection. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic often chosen for treating ear infections. It works well and costs less than other brands. Doctors sometimes prescribe antibiotics to prevent infections in children who are prone to repeated ear infections (recurrent otitis media). But experts disagree on how helpful this is. How Well It Works. Antibiotics are effective in most cases of ear infections caused by bacteria. But only 1 out of 5 children with ear infections needs antibiotics to clear an ear infection. In 4 out of 5 children, ear infections clear on their own. A child with an ear infection should feel better within 48 hours after taking antibiotic When doctors do prescribe antibiotics, they most often use amoxicillin, because it works well and costs less than other brands. When your child takes antibiotics for an ear infection, it is very important to take all of the medicine as directed, even if your child feels better. 1 Mild side effects, such as diarrhea and rash, from taking antibiotics are common. 2  Severe side effects are rare. 3  Cost. 4  Most antibiotics are expensive. 5  You may want to weigh the cost against the fact that most ear infections clear up without treatment. In some cases, the infection may also involve the outer ear. Otitis externa caused by excessive exposure to moisture is commonly called swimmer's ear. Antibiotic or antiseptic eardrops are the recommended treatment for otitis externa in adults and children. Photo Credit LUNAMARINA/iStock/Getty Images. Antibiotics are prescribed for some types of bacterial ear infections in adults. Since different types of ear infections require different treatment, your doctor will do a careful examination and obtain your health history before deciding how best to treat your ear infection. Colds are caused by viruses. Antibiotics are used specifically for infections caused by bacteria. In general, most common cold symptoms—such as runny nose, cough, and congestion—are mild and your child will get better without using any medicines. In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. 2. In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to an infection caused by resistant bacteria. Also, your child may develop diarrhea or other side effects. 1 Risk for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. 2  The greatest problem with using antibiotics to treat ear infections is the possibility of creating bacteria that can't be killed by the usual antibiotics (antibiotic-resistant bacteria). 3  Use antibiotics only when they're needed. 4  Side effects of antibiotics. 1 Mild side effects, such as diarrhea and rash, from taking antibiotics are common. 2  Severe side effects are rare. 3  Cost. 4  Most antibiotics are expensive. 5  You may want to weigh the cost against the fact that most ear infections clear up without treatment. If you have further questions about usage or side effects, contact your doctor. Ear infections are often treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics are only effective against infections caused by bacteria. If an ear infection is caused by a virus, antibiotics will not relieve the infection. In addition, decongestants and antihistamines are not effective in the treatment of an ear infection. 
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antibiotics commonly prescribed for ear infections