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Are there any over-the-counter treatments for swimmer's ear?

Swimmer's ear requires treatment by a physician. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic ear drops to clear up the infection, or ear drops containing corticosteriods to reduce swelling. Once the infection is gone, you can use an over-the-counter ear-drying agent or ear-canal acidifier to keep it from coming back.

Ear-drying agents, such as Auro-Dri or >Swim Ear, typically contain isopropyl alcohol, which evaporates and takes the excess moisture out of the ear. Star-Otic is another over-the-counter product used for swimmer’s ear. It contains acetic acid (household vinegar) and aluminum acetate solutions. These ingredients can reduce symptoms of swelling and itching. They also have a drying effect and can help to remove excess moisture.

Sources:
The Merck Manual of Medical Information: Home Edition. Merck & Co., 1999.
Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs. American Pharmaceutical Association, 2000.
Micromedex® Healthcare Series. Thomson Micromedex, 2006.
DiPiro, Pharmacotherapy A Pathophysiologic Approach. Appleton & Lange, 1999.
Medline Plus. Medline, 2006.

This answer prepared 8/02/2001.
This information updated 12/6/2006.

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