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Last Updated Nov 30, 2024 | 3:20 PM IST
Cec Ear Drop is used to treat an ear infection. It works by killing infection-causing bacteria and fungi. Besides this, it also relieves pain and blocks the production of chemical messengers that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as discomfort and irritation. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Cec Ear Drop

Cec Ear Drop is a combination medicine primarily used to treat an ear infection. An ear infection occurs when microbes like bacteria and virus infect the middle ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum). Symptoms include ear pain, fever, irritability, drainage of fluid from the ear and hearing loss. 

Cec Ear Drop is composed of four medicines: Beclometasone (corticosteroid), Clotrimazole (antifungal), Lidocaine (local anaesthetic), and Ofloxacin (antibiotic). Beclometasone is a corticosteroid that blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication. It stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Lidocaine causes temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes. Ofloxacin is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription and repair of the DNA.

Your doctor will decide the dosage of Cec Ear Drop based on the severity of your infection. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. Cec Ear Drop has common side effects as every drug does. These side effects include ear discomfort and irritation at the application site.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Cec Ear Drop or any other medications. Please check with your doctor before using Cec Ear Drop if you have adrenal gland problems, cataract or glaucoma, liver or kidney diseases, and heart problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Cec Ear Drop. Drive or operate machinery only when you do not experience any discomfort in the ears while using ear drops.

Uses of Cec Ear Drop

Treatment of Ear infection.

Medicinal Benefits

Cec Ear Drop is used to treat ear infections. It consists of Beclometasone, Clotrimazole, Lidocaine and Ofloxacin. Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that stops fungi' growth by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic and reduces pain by blocking the pain signals from nerves to the brain. It causes temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes. Ofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription and repair of the DNA. 

Directions for Use

Ear drops: Lie down with the affected ear facing upwards. Hold the dropper over the ear and instil the prescribed number of drops into the ear. Repeat in another ear, if necessary.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cec Ear Drop

  • Ear discomfort
  • Irritation at the application site

Drug Warnings

Before using Cec Ear Drop, let your doctor know if have a history of liver or kidney diseases, adrenal gland problems, cataract, glaucoma, diabetes or allergic reactions to Cec Ear Drop. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. Do not take Cec Ear Drop on your own since it may lead to antibiotic resistance, failing the antibiotics to act against specific bacterial infections.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Cec Ear Drop may interact with pain killers (acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam), corticosteroids (prednisone), anti-diabetics (insulin), respiratory drugs (theophylline), blood thinners (warfarin), water pills, antidepressants, and antacids that contain calcium, magnesium, or aluminium. 

Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions found/ established. However, avoiding fatty foods, alcohol, and caffeine can effectively manage infections.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, diabetes, liver diseases, cataract, glaucoma, and adrenal gland problems before using Cec Ear Drop. 

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • CELECOXIB
  • DICLOFENAC
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • MELOXICAM
  • PREDNISONE
  • INSULIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • WARFARIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice should be included in your diet. 
  • Eating grapefruit during antibiotics treatment can prevent the body from utilizing Cec Ear Drop properly. So, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the antibiotic. 
  • Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Cec Ear Drop. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Cec Ear Drop as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it more challenging for your body to aid the Cec Ear Drop in fighting off infections.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.

Disease/Condition Glossary

An ear infection occurs when microbes like bacteria and virus infect the middle ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum). Symptoms include ear pain, fever, irritability, drainage of fluid from the ear and hearing loss. 

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interaction found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Cec Ear Drop.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Cec Ear Drop.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is limited data on how Cec Ear Drop affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Cec Ear Drop.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Cec Ear Drop has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Cec Ear Drop.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Cec Ear Drop.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will decide the dosage and duration of Cec Ear Drop based on the child's age and body weight.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - CECE693

FAQs

Cec Ear Drop consists of Ofloxacin, Clotrimazole, Lidocaine and Beclometasone. Cec Ear Drop prevents the painful inflammation, relieves pain, and stops microbial growth at the infected site in the ear.
If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. Do not touch the dropper of the bottle to prevent contamination of the medicine.
Please consult your doctor before using Cec Ear Drop if you have adrenal gland problems, cataract or glaucoma, diabetes, and liver or kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if your allergic to Cec Ear Drop or any of its components.
Cec Ear Drop consists of Beclometasone and Ofloxacin that may affect the blood sugar levels. Hence it is advised to consult your doctor before starting Cec Ear Drop.
Please do not stop using Cec Ear Drop on your own, even if the symptoms are relieved, until your course advised by the doctor is finished.
Using a higher than recommended dose of Cec Ear Drop will not be more effective. Which can actually leads to serious side effects such as ear discomfort, irritation, and other potential adverse reactions. It's important to follow the dosage instructions provided by your to ensure safe and effective use.
Store Cec Ear Drop at a temperature not exceeding 25°C in a cool and dark place. Protect from heat and light. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.
The common side effects of Cec Ear Drop are ear discomfort and irritation at the application site. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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