Otic corticosteroids - kor-ti-koe-STE-roids - cortisone-like medication are using in the ear to relieve the redness, itching and swelling causing by certain ear problems.
Otic corticosteroids are available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
For quick reference, the following corticosteroids are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
This information applies to the following medication: 1. Betamethasone - bay-ta-METH-a-sone* 2. Dexamethasone - dex-a-METH-a-sone * Not commercially available in the USA Generic name product may be available in the USA