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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:38 PM IST
Otease Ear Drop is used to treat otitis media (middle ear infection). It contains Lidocaine and Phenazone which act by blocking the pain signals and the production of chemical substances that cause pain and inflammation. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as itching. Avoid touching the container's tip to the ear or surrounding areas as it may contaminate the product.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Chethana Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type

EAR

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Otease Ear Drop

Otease Ear Drop belongs to the group of medications called ‘otic agents’ used in the symptomatic treatment of otitis media. Otitis media is the inflammation of the middle ear or middle ear infections. It causes ear pain and fever. It is commonly seen in young children.

Otease Ear Drop contains Lidocaine and Phenazone. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that is used to numb pain. It acts by blocking the pain signals from reaching the brain, thereby decreasing pain. Phenazone is an analgesic (pain killer) and anti-inflammatory agent. It reduces the production of chemical substances that cause pain and inflammation. It also potentiates the action of Lidocaine.

You should use this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Common side-effects with Otease Ear Drop like, local allergic reactions (itching, maculopapular rash), auditory canal hyperaemia (increase of blood flow). However, if you experience any side-effects, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to use Otease Ear Drop if you are allergic to any contents of it. It should not be used in people who have tympanic perforation (perforated or burst eardrum), even if it is due to surgical manipulation. Before using Otease Ear Drop, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Otease Ear Drop should be cautiously used with a doctor's advice in children and elderly people. Otease Ear Drop may not interact with alcohol and may not affect your ability to drive; however please seek medical advice.

Uses of Otease Ear Drop

Treatment of Otitis media

Medicinal Benefits

Otease Ear Drop is used to reduce ear pain and inflammation in patients with middle ear infections. This medicine is used to treat acute otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear), middle ear inflammation due to flu and barotraumatic damage of the middle ear (due to rapid changes in pressure in the ear). It contains Lidocaine and Phenazone. Lidocaine reduces pain, whereas Phenazone helps to reduce inflammation and also increases the effectiveness of lidocaine.

Directions for Use

Lie down with the affected ear facing upwards. Hold the dropper over the ear and instil the prescribed number of drops into the ear.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Otease Ear Drop

  • Local allergic reactions (itching, maculopapular rash)
  • Auditory canal hyperaemia (increase of blood flow)

Drug Warnings

Otease Ear Drop should not be used in patients with perforated eardrums, even if it is due to surgical manipulation. Symptoms of a perforated eardrum are ear pain, vertigo, ringing or buzzing sensation in the ear, discharge of fluid or blood from the ear, and sudden hearing loss. Your doctor usually checks if the eardrum is intact before prescribing this medicine. While using Otease Ear Drop, inform your doctor if you notice any discharge from the ear and stop the medicine immediately. Before using Otease Ear Drop, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Otease Ear Drop should be cautiously used with a doctor's advice in children and elderly people. Otease Ear Drop may not interact with alcohol and may not affect your ability to drive; however, please seek medical advice.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Otease Ear Drop should not be used in patients with a perforated eardrum.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
  • Keep your ear clean and dry.
  • Avoid getting water in your ears while bathing, showering or swimming while treating an ear infection.
  • Quit smoking.   
  • Infants should be held in an upright angle while bottle feeding as feeding in the horizontal position may cause the milk to flow back into the eustachian tubes.
  • Prevent cold as most ear infections in children begin with a cold.

Special Advise

  • Otease Ear Drop should be used in the ear only. It should not be used in the eyes or nose.
  • Otease Ear Drop may cause false-positive results in anti-doping tests, so athletes should use this medicine with caution.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Otitis media: It is also called a middle ear infection. It occurs when the bacteria or virus enters the ear affecting the middle part of the ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum). It results in inflammation and fluid build-up in the affected area. It can be acute or chronic in nature, varying from short-term to long-term. Symptoms may include ear pain and fever. It is commonly seen in young children with ear tubes.

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Otease Ear Drop may not interact with alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Otease Ear Drop should be used with caution in pregnant women. So, please consult a doctor before using this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Otease Ear Drop should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. So, please consult a doctor before using this medicine.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Otease Ear Drop may not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Otease Ear Drop is probably safe when used in patients with liver diseases.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Otease Ear Drop is probably safe when used in patients with kidney diseases.

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Children

Caution

Otease Ear Drop should be used with caution in infants. In children above 1 year of age, it is probably safe when used if prescribed by a child specialist.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Otease Ear Drop is used to treat otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear).
Otease Ear Drop contains Lidocaine and Phenazone. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. It acts by blocking the pain signals from reaching the brain, thereby decreasing pain. Phenazone is an analgesic (pain killer) and anti-inflammatory agent. It reduces the production of chemical substances that cause pain and inflammation. It also increases the effectiveness of Lidocaine.
Otease Ear Drop is usually safe and well-tolerated. Otease Ear Drop may rarely cause local allergic reactions (itching, maculopapular rash), auditory canal hyperaemia (increase of blood flow).
Otease Ear Drop should not be used in patients with a perforated eardrum. It should be used with caution in patients with Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency as there is a risk of methemoglobinemia (increased hemoglobin levels in the blood that can lead to decreased oxygen levels).
Otease Ear Drop is recommended for only ear infections. It should not be used eye or nose. If you are not clear about the use of medicine, please consult your doctor.
Otease Ear Drop may usually improve the symptoms within 7 days. However, if the symptoms don’t improve or worsen within 7 days, inform your doctor immediately.
The common causes of ear pain are changes in pressure in the ear, such as when flying on a plane, presence of a foreign object in the ear, ear infections, build-up of earwax, sinus infection, poorly fitting headphones and use of cotton swabs in the ear. There are many causes of ear pain. However, if the ear pain is persistent, consult a doctor to know the exact cause.

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