Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml

Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml is used to treat bacterial and fungal ear infections. An ear infection occurs when microbes like bacteria and fungi infect the outer and middle ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum). Symptoms include ear pain, fever, irritability, drainage of fluid from the ear, and hearing loss. 

Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml contains Clotrimazole (antifungal), Neomycin (antibiotic) and Beclometasone (corticosteroid). Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage to the fungal cell membrane. Neomycin prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Beclometasone blocks prostaglandin (chemical messenger) production, which makes the affected area red, swollen and itchy. It prevents inflammation and allergy.

Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml is for otic (ear) use only. Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml may cause common side effects like ear discomfort and itching or irritation in the ear. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml. Please inform your doctor if you have any hearing problems (ototoxicity) or a perforated eardrum before using the Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml. Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml usually does not interfere with driving ability or alcohol consumption; however, it is better to seek medical advice if you have any concerns. Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml should be used in children only when advised by a doctor.

Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml contains Clotrimazole, Neomycin and Beclometasone. Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent that stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Neomycin is an antibiotic which prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Beclometasone is a corticosteroid that blocks prostaglandins (chemical messengers) production which makes the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Together, Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml helps treat ear infections.

• Ear discomfort 
• Itching or irritation in the ear 

Reach out to your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment. Avoid contact of Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml with nose, mouth or eyes. If Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml accidentally comes in contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml. Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml usually does not interfere with driving ability or alcohol consumption; however, it is better to seek medical advice if you have any concerns. Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml should be used in children only when advised by a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Let your doctor know about the prescription and non-prescription drugs you use, including vitamins and herbal supplements, before starting Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml.

Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions found/ established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, hearing problems (ototoxicity), and a perforated eardrum before starting Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml.

• Immunity helps prevent infections. Include fruits, vegetables, high-quality proteins and whole wheat grains in your diet to strengthen the immune system.

• Avoid consuming foods you are allergic to as it can cause the body to produce excess mucus leading to inflammation.

• Avoid getting things like shampoo, soap, and water into the ear as it can cause itching.

• Do not poke or scratch the ear as it can cause damage to the ear canal, leading to inflammation.

• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Fungal ear infection: Fungal ear infection or otomycosis occurs when a fungus invades and affects the ear canal that starts from the ear hole to the eardrum (the external auditory canal). It usually affects people in tropical and subtropical areas during heat or humid weather. Symptoms include pain, itching, inflammation, swelling, redness, hearing issues, discharge from the ear, ringing sensation in the ear, and a feeling of fullness in the ear.

Bacterial ear infection: Bacterial ear infection occurs when bacteria infect the outer or middle ear. The most common bacterial strains that cause ear infections are Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenza. Symptoms include earache (sharp, sudden pain or a dull, continuous pain), the feeling of fullness in the ear, ear drainage, and muffled hearing.