Otocin Ear Drop

Otocin 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)

• Allergy

• 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?

  This medication is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication lozenges is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Is it habit forming?

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

• 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.

• How long is the duration of effect?

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

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

• Albiotic Ear Drop

  Austro Labs

• Otek Ac Plus Ear Drop

  FDC Ltd

• Mycotic Ear Drop

  Pharmasynth Formulations Ltd

• Orecure Plus Ear Drop

  Vilco Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

• 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.

This medication is a combination medicine containing Lidocaine, Beclometasone, Clotrimazole and Chloramphenicol. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that works by stabilizing the neuronal membrane by blocking the voltage-gated sodium channels. This inhibits depolarisation of the postsynaptic nerve that prevents the transmission of pain signals. Clotrimazole has both fungistatic and fungicidal actions. It binds to phospholipids in the fungal cell membrane and alters it's permeability. Beclometasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid that specifically binds to cytoplasmic receptors. This inhibits leukocyte entry at the inflammation site, interferes in inflammatory response mediator functioning, and reduces edema and scar tissues. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which works by reversibly binding to the 50S subunit of the ribosomes of the bacterial cell.

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 Otocin Ear Drop?

  Ans : This medication has Beclomethasone, Chloramphenicol, Clotrimazole and Lidocaine as active ingredients present. It performs its action by obstructing the growth of bacterias in a bacterial cell wall. Also, it blocks the production of proteins in the body.

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

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like hemorrhoids, typhoid fever, plague, mouth ulcer, breath shortness, bacterial infections and cholera. Besides these, it can also be used to treat conditions like rectal problems, wheezing, numbness, oral thrush and bacterial infections such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm.

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

  Ans : This medication 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 Otocin.

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

  Ans : Otocin 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 : Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Otocin Ear Drop?

  Ans : Otocin 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.