A clinical trial with iodochlorhydroxyquinoline and flumethasone pivalate in ear infections

Summary and conclusions

Flumethasone pivalate with iodochlorohydroxyquinoline proved to be of great therapeutic value in the treatment of ear infections. The cases included otitis externa, chronic suppurative otitis media and infeted mastoid cavities by wide spectrum of bacteria and fungi. The drug proved effective in seventy seven (81%) cases out of ninety five cases. No side effects were noted in any case. Patients’ acceptance of the drug was excellent. Our study revealed further, that systemic use of antibiotics or sulphonamides was unnecessary in otitis externa provided the topical applicant was effective one.

We recommend the topical use of flumethasone pivalate with iodochlorhydroxyquinoline in treatment of ear infections particularly in cases where previous treatment with antibiotics ear drops has failed to produce desired results.