Candibiotic Ear Drop

Candibiotic Ear Drop is an anti-bacterial medicine, used to treat bacterial infections affecting the outer parts of the ears. This medicine is also helps in treating numbness, mouth ulcers, itching, burning and multiple other conditions.

The eardrops are made up of a composed of Lidocaine/Lignocaine, Beclometasone, Clotrimazole and Chloramphenicol. The medication works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain thereby decreasing pain sensation. It also blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the ear red, swollen and itchy.

Clotrimazole brings antifungal properties to the mix and prevents the bacteria from spreading to other parts of the body. Chloramphenicol and Beclomethasone prevent the synthesis of chemicals and proteins that can lead to bacterial growth. All of these drugs combined make for highly effective medicine that can treat most bacterial infections.

There are a few side effects that one needs to careful of, including swelling, inflammation of the skin, irritation and more. Pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding should avoid this medicine since the ingredients can harm the fetus or the newborn child.

Apart from that, this medicine is safe to use with most other medicines or treatments and does not react adversely with any known food substances either.

• Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

• Hypersensitivity

• Psychiatric Disturbances

• Epilepsy

• Seizures

• Ear Pain

• Burning Or Stinging Sensation At Application Site

• Irritation Of Ear

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Candibiotic Ear Drop has been found to be unsafe for use of pregnant women, especially in the first trimester. Since the data available on human trials is limited, it is advised that you consult your doctor about the risks and the benefits of this medicine.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women should avoid the use of this medicine completely, since the ingredients of these eardrops have been found to have adverse effects on a newborn baby.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  A person is safe to drive or operate heavy machinery after using Candibiotic Ear Drop.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine has not been found to affect kidney function in any manner.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Candibiotic Ear Drop do not have any interactions or effects on the liver function of the user.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  No specific data is available for the duration of the effect of Candibiotic Ear Drop.

• What is the onset of action?

  This medicine starts acting on the infection immediately as you start using it. However, in some cases, it might take 2-3 days for the patient to feel better.

• Is it habit forming?

  These eardrops have not been found to be addictive or habit forming in any way for the users.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Candibiotic Ear Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Otocin Ear Drop

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Mycotic Ear Drop

  Pharmasynth Formulations Ltd

• Otek Ac Plus Ear Drop

  FDC Ltd

• Otidrop Ear Drop

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Albiotic Ear Drop

  Austro Labs

• Glybiotic Ear Drop

  Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Orecure Plus Ear Drop

  Vilco Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Candibiotic Ear Drop is a combination of local anesthetic, antifungal, antibiotics and a steroid component as an ingredient in it. It works by stabilizing the neuronal membrane by blocking the voltage-gated sodium channels. This inhibits depolarization of the postsynaptic nerve that prevents the transmission of pain signals. It also inhibits bacterial and fungal growth by causing cell lysis. And lastly, it inhibits the production of prostaglandins, thus inhibits the pain and swelling, that would be caused in the presence of prostaglandins. Altogether it improves the disease symptoms.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  There are no known interactions of this medicine with alcohol.

• Interaction with Medicine

  While it is safe to use with most medicines, there are a few medicines that these ear drops might interact with to cause harm to the body. These medicines include Nystatin, Flucytosine and Amphotericin B.

• Ques : What is Candibiotic Ear Drop?

  Ans : Candibiotic Ear Drop is a medication which has Lidocaine, Beclometasone, Clotrimazole and Chloramphenicol as active ingredients present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the production of bacteria in bacterial cell wall. Candibiotic Ear Drop is anesthetic medication used to treat Cholera, Wheezing, numbness, eyes and ear infections. It is used in the conditions such as hemorrhoids eczema, genital infections and insect bites.

• Ques : What are the uses of Candibiotic Ear Drop?

  Ans : Candibiotic Ear Drop is used for the treatment of bacterial infectionsear.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Candibiotic Ear Drop?

  Ans : Side effects include stinging sensation in-ear, irritation, and pain in the ear, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Candibiotic Ear Drop?

  Ans : Candibiotic Ear Drop should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of Candibiotic Ear Drop.

• Ques : Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Candibiotic Ear Drop?

  Ans : Candibiotic Ear Drop is contraindicated to patients having allergic reactions, and the patient with psychiatric illness, epilepsy, or seizures, therefore it is advised not to use this medication if the patient is allergic to ingredients of this medication. It is advised not to use this medication the children below 12 years.

• Ques : What precautions should you take while using Candibiotic Ear Drop?

  Ans : Candibiotic Ear Drop should be used with some precautions. It is important to take care of these precautions to avoid worsening conditions. Patients should not use Candibiotic Ear Drop during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

• Ques : Should I use Candibiotic Ear Drop empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : Candibiotic Ear Drop is advised to take after meals to avoid gastric reflux and stomach disorders. It is advised to consult a doctor before using this medication.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Candibiotic Ear Drop?

  Ans : Candibiotic Ear Drop should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Lidocaine- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/lidocaine

• Beclometasone- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/beclometasone

• Clotrimazole- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/clotrimazole

• Chloramphenicol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/56-75-7