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. 2020 Jan 6;2020(1):CD013055. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013055.pub2

Comparison 3. Topical antibiotic A versus topical antibiotic B.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Resolution of ear discharge (2 to 4 weeks) 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
1.1 Boric acid powder versus acetic acid 1 93 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.61 [1.51, 4.53]
2 Ear pain, discomfort, irritation 1 93 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.1 [0.01, 1.81]