- Eardrops are liquid medications formulated to treat various ear conditions, such as infections, inflammation, or earwax buildup.
- They are applied directly into the ear canal.
Preparation of eardrops:
Step-by-Step Preparation:
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- Choose Solvent: Select a suitable solvent like glycerin, olive oil, or distilled water.
- Add Active Ingredients: Dissolve or suspend the required medication (e.g., antibiotics or wax softeners) in the solvent.
- Adjust pH and Tonicity: Ensure the preparation is isotonic and adjust the pH to avoid irritation to the ear canal.
- Sterilization: Sterilize the preparation by heat or filtration.
- Packaging: Dispense into sterile dropper bottles.
