Which antibiotic is better to take for otitis?

With otitis, you definitely need to see a doctor and avoid self-treating, even if it seems like just a simple ear inflammation. The thing is, otitis can be viral or bacterial, and antibiotics will only help in the second case. Plus, the choice of medication depends on what specific microbe caused the inflammation - this is determined by tests, not guesswork. A doctor will be able to properly diagnose the type of otitis and prescribe the right antibiotic.

Most often with middle ear otitis, amoxicillin or amoxicillin with clavulanic acid are prescribed - these drugs penetrate the ear canal well and are active against the main pathogens. If you're allergic to penicillins, the doctor will choose macrolides or cephalosporins. With external otitis, ear drops with antibiotics are usually enough, without taking pills systemically. In addition to antibiotics, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs are important - they ease symptoms in the first days of illness.

Important thing: even if you start feeling better, you need to complete the full course of antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor. Otherwise there's a risk of relapse and bacteria developing resistance to the drug. What symptoms are bothering you - pain, purulent discharge, hearing loss? That would help me understand better what's going on with you.