Ear Numbing Drops

[Anonymous]

After Sarah’s nasty ear infection that wouldn’t go away 2 weeks ago, they prescribed ear numbing drops to be used every 4 hours as needed. They aren’t supposed to heal the infection, just offer some relief by numbing the ear canal.

This morning Sarah fought her morning nap and when I went in to try to soothe her, she had both fingers furious digging in her ears. NOT AGAIN! Anyway, my question is…is there any harm in using those drops even if I’m not 100% sure there’s an infection? The pharmacy isn’t open on Sundays and the local CVS isn’t open yet! Anyone used them before?

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

If it was my baby I’d use it. I can’t see how it could do any harm. It’s basically an anesthetic and it she’s not in pain but you use it mistakenly it will numb her anyway but I doubt it would do any harm.

Poor baby. I hope she doesn’t still have ear infections.

ndrose2007-4-22 10:40:19

[Anonymous]

When addy had an ear infection, we used those drops and I also used them myself when I had one this winter. They work wonders! I think it would be fine to use them just in case she has one until you can get to the doc.

[Anonymous]

I use to get those drops when Dylan use to get ear infections that were pretty bad. He fought me too about putting them in, but they really did work.

LOL

[Anonymous]

I don’t know if you have the same ones we do – the label says A/B OTC. Anyway, our ped. encouraged us to use them while we were waiting for an appointment (vs. waiting out the weekend). She said there was no harm.

[Anonymous]

Yes, they’ve been a lifesaver for us- sleep wise. If Owen isn’t sleeping we start with those first, if they don’t help I rule out an ear infection.

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