How to Administer Ear Drops

Purpose of Ear Drops

• Prescribed for ear infections
• Used if there's a hole in the eardrum
• Necessary for children with tubes in their ears

Dosage and Frequency

• Typically prescribed as 5 drops
• Administered twice a day
• Usually for a duration of 5 days
• Applied to both ears, especially after tubes are placed

Steps for Administering Ear Drops

1. Prepare the Ear
   • Gently pull the ear back
   • Straightens the ear canal for better access
2. Administer the Drops
   • Use a dropper bottle with a nozzle
   • Nozzle does not need to go all the way into the ear
   • Administer 5 drops
3. Facilitate Drop Movement
   • Push on the ear slightly (one, two, three)
   • Helps the drops move down towards the eardrum

Tips

• Pushing on the ear is easier than keeping a child still for a long time
• Follow the same procedure for both ears if both have tubes

Note

• It may be difficult to keep children still; using the push method can help ensure the medication reaches the eardrum efficiently.