I am subham from calcutta. I have a drum leak in my right ear. Recently I consulted a doctor (ent doctor). He prescribed an ear drop called candibiotic. Now the word "for external use only" is written on the top of the drop, but due to a leak in my ear drum. I can feel and taste that the liquid / drop often comes in the mouth. I have to swallow it. So, is it harmful to health?

Dr. S.K. TandonGeneral Physician41yrs exp

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There is connection between three cavities like ear, nasal and throat. It is normal spit out the medicine.  

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Dr. Rajneesh RanjanENT Specialist23yrs exp

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You can take medicine. But further you need tympanoplasty surgery. To repair whole in ear drum.  

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Dr. Sathish VaddiboinaENT Specialist11yrs exp

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Hello lybrate-user. Ntg to wry. U must have got hole in your tympanic membrane hence drops instilled in ear is reaching your throat. Consult ent to know the status of ear drum. No problem if you swallow the medicine.  

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