MedBalans

Acute otitis media (adult)

Adults · verify locally

Outpatient

First line

  • Amoxicillin · p.o.

    500 mg–1 g PO tid

Alternatives

  • Amoxicillin/clavulanate · p.o.

    875/125 mg PO bid

  • Cefuroxime / doxycycline · p.o.

    Cefuroxime 500 mg bid; or doxycycline 100 mg bid

Duration

5–7 days