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Metoxa is used to treat ear, nose, and throat problems. Metoxa ear drops can be used by both children and adults. The drug is widely used in many subjects because of its ease of use and few side effects.
1. What is Metoxa?
Metoxa is prepared in the form of an ear drop solution. The main ingredient in the drug is Rifamycin sodium 2.6%. Metoxa has the effect of treating ear infections (in chronic otitis media), ventilation of the tympanic membrane,... Packaging of the drug includes 1 vial/box, with a volume of 10 ml.
2. Uses of Metoxa after use Metoxa can be used to treat purulent ear conditions in tympanic ventilation, drainage of the ear cavity, chronic otitis media with perforation of the tympanic membrane. Ear infections. 3. Metoxa should not be used for which subjects? Absolutely not appoint Metoxa for people who are sensitive to the ingredients in the drug.
4. Usage and dosage of Metoxa ear drops For adults: Drop 5 drops each time, use 2 times a day (morning, evening). For children: Drop 3 drops each time, use 2 times a day (morning and evening). When using the drug, do not squeeze too hard to make the amount of medicine into the ear too much. Before instilling Metoxa, the temperature of the medicine should be equal to the body temperature by holding the bottle in the palm of your hand for a few minutes. After instillation, the earlobe should be gently pulled so that the medicine can flow deep into the ear canal. Hold the head position for 5 minutes so that the medicine does not come out. After use, close the vial tightly. After finishing the course of treatment with Metoxa, it is necessary to throw away the remaining medicine, do not store it for the next use. The drug can stain fabric, so it should be limited to contact with clothes.
5. Some things to be careful about in the process of using Metoxa
The additional use of topical antibiotics will increase the body's susceptibility to the components of this drug. If the patient develops an allergic reaction, a rash on the body, it is necessary to stop the treatment with the drug and contact the doctor to take measures. Many doctors recommend that Metoxa should not be used at the same time as other drops. When conducting drops into the ear, it is necessary to limit the tip of the drug in contact with the skin of the hands or ears. After 10 days of treatment with Metoxa ear drops, if your condition does not improve or becomes worse, contact your doctor to have your symptoms re-evaluated and to change the dosage or method. The composition of the drug contains nipagin, which can cause delayed allergic reactions. In case you miss a dose of Metoxa ear drops, take the extra dose as soon as you remember. If it is too close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking it as usual. Metoxa should not be used by pregnant or lactating women, because there are no documents proving the safety of the drug for this group of people. To date, there have been no studies on the interaction of Metoxa with other drugs. However, before prescribing a drug, the patient needs to provide the doctor with a list of drugs and functional products being used to avoid drug interactions.
6. Side effects of Metoxa
Metoxa can cause pink tint when otoscopy.
7. Metoxa storage instructions Metoxa should be stored in a cool, dry place. Do not store or store in the bathroom, toilet because these places have very high air humidity, which may affect the quality of the medicine. Do not expose Metoxa to direct sunlight.
Metoxa is used to treat ear, nose, and throat problems. Metoxa ear drops can be used for many subjects, with few side effects, easy to use, so the drug is widely used. You can find Metoxa at any drugstore nationwide. However, to avoid possible side effects during use, before taking the drug, you should learn carefully the information about the drug as well as talk to your doctor about the benefits and harms that Metoxa brings. again.
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