Candibiotic Ear Drops

Composition of Candibiotic Ear Drops

Candibiotic Ear Drops contains Lidocaine (2% w/v) + Beclometasone (0.025% w/v) + Clotrimazole (1% w/v) + Chloramphenicol (5% w/v). It belongs to the Otic Antibiotic, Local Anesthetic class of medicines.

Uses of Candibiotic Ear Drops

Treatment of Ear infection

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Ear infection Candibiotic Ear Drop is a combination of medicines used to treat ear infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of infections causing microorganisms
• thereby clearing the infection. It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching
• redness
• swelling
• and ear discharge. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed
• even if your symptoms disappear
• otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating
• this may be several weeks. Even after your infection is completely cured
• you may have to use it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

How Candibiotic Ear Drops works

Candibiotic Ear Drop is a combination of four medicines: Lidocaine, Beclometasone, Clotrimazole and Chloramphenicol, which treats ear infections. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic which works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain thereby decreasing pain sensation. Beclometasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the ear red, swollen and itchy. Clotrimazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins.

How to take Candibiotic Ear Drops

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside ear.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Candibiotic Ear Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely from external use. It can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. It is unlikely from skin use; swallowing the preparation may cause stomach upset. It can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and nerve symptoms. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Candibiotic Ear Drops

Most side effects of Candibiotic are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Candibiotic Ear Drops

Warnings and precautions

Consult a doctor before use if you have a perforated eardrum or are allergic to any of the ingredients. Avoid contact with eyes.

Do not take Candibiotic if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for use on large burns or deep wounds without medical advice. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler. For external use only. Not for use in the eyes.

Interactions with other medicines

May interact with other otic preparations; inform your doctor about all medications you are taking.

How to store Candibiotic Ear Drops

Store at room temperature (15-25°C), away from light and moisture.

Expert advice for Candibiotic Ear Drops

Candibiotic Ear Drop should be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor. Finish the prescribed dose even if you feel better as stopping the treatment earlier may reverse the symptoms. Do not touch the tip of the dropper, or of your ear to prevent contamination. Make sure not to use the open bottle for more than 4 weeks. Candibiotic Ear Drop should be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor. Finish the prescribed dose even if you feel better as stopping the treatment earlier may reverse the symptoms. Do not touch the tip of the dropper, or of your ear to prevent contamination. Make sure not to use the open bottle for more than 4 weeks.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

OTOLOGICALS

Drug class:

Otic Antibiotic, Local Anesthetic