The purpose of this study is to determine if a commercially available homeopathic ear drop
preparation is effective in reducing symptoms in children 6 months - 11 years old with acute
otitis media in whom the health care provider has recommended that antibiotics not be
immediately administered. A total of 150 study patients with otitis media will be randomized
to receive homeopathic ear drops, or no ear drops, in addition to receiving standard care. It
is postulated that children using the ear drops will have more rapid resolution of symptoms
and need fewer antibiotics than those randomized to not receive the ear drops.