Does anyone know if like rite aid or like walgreens have over the counter swimmers ear medications or do i have to go to a specialist and get a prescription?
2006-10-06 16:19:04 · 12 answers · asked by sellatieeat 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Yep, you can get over the counter stuff just about anywhere. If you want, you can try some plain 'ol alcohol - just don't use very much. Put a few drops in your ear, then bend your head over so that the liquid can roll out.
2006-10-06 16:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, there are over-the-counter medications for swimmer's ear. But talk with the pharmacist to make sure that's what you have. If it's just blocked passages (which is what swimmer's ear is, basically) s/he'll be able to give you something. If you have an infection, or if there is any kind of discharge, you should head for your doctor's office and get a prescription.
Hope you're feeling better soon.
2006-10-06 16:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rite Ad and Ralphs have an over the counter medication for swimmers ear.
It is called Swimmer's Ear
There is a picture of a mna diving into a pool on the bottle.
These are drops that should be placed into the ear twice daily.
2006-10-06 16:21:12 · answer #3 · answered by Aly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you already have swimmers ear, go to the doctor. I think those over the counter ones are for preventing, not treating.
Fix it before it becomes a fullblown unbearable infection.
2006-10-06 16:21:34 · answer #4 · answered by mynickname 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to a walkin clinic. Don't wait for your regular Dr. on Monday. It will get very painful and nothing over the counter I have found works.
2006-10-06 16:22:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can use a mix of rubbing alchohol and vineger but if it's acute you should get some antibiotics. A warm towel or a hair dryer set at low and held somewhat away from the ear may help.
2006-10-06 16:29:05 · answer #6 · answered by ginarene71 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes they have several different types of swimmers ear meds that really do help by drying the moisture out of the ear Good Luck
2006-10-06 16:21:39 · answer #7 · answered by seminoleswty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can get something for it over the counter at both stores
2006-10-06 17:43:59 · answer #8 · answered by noice 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any physician should be able to perscribe it, but I don't think its sold over the counter.
2006-10-06 16:21:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ya' can but this in any RX store, Target, Wal/K-Mart, etc.
2006-10-06 16:22:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋