Otocin D Ear Drop 5ml is a combination medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the ear. An ear infection occurs when the bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. Symptoms include pain or discomfort inside the ear, pus or fluid-like drainage from the ear, feeling of pressure inside the ear, and loss of hearing. Otocin D Ear Drop 5ml does not work against infections caused by fungi and viruses. 
 
Otocin D Ear Drop 5ml contains Polymyxin B, Chloramphenicol, and Dexamethasone. Polymyxin B works by damaging the bacterial cell membrane. Chloramphenicol kills the bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required for survival of the bacteria. Dexamethasone blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation. Together, Otocin D Ear Drop 5ml helps in treating bacterial ear infections.
 
You are advised to use Otocin D Ear Drop 5ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as irritation, itching and stinging sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Talk to your doctor if the irritation persists despite using Otocin D Ear Drop 5ml for a week or if it worsens. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Otocin D Ear Drop 5ml should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor. Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Keep your doctor informed regarding your health condition and the medicines you are taking to prevent any side effects/interactions.

Otocin D Ear Drop 5ml is a combination medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the ear. Otocin D Ear Drop 5ml contains Polymyxin B, Chloramphenicol, and Dexamethasone. Polymyxin B has a bactericidal activity that works by damaging the bacterial cell membrane. Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required for the survival of the bacteria. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation. Together, Otocin D Ear Drop 5ml helps in treating bacterial ear infections.

• Irritation
• Stinging sensation
• Itching

Do not use Otocin D Ear Drop 5ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Talk to your doctor if the irritation persists or worsens. Inform your doctor if you have a perforated eardrum, chronic otitis media (middle ear infection), ototoxicity (ear poisoning), or kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Otocin D Ear Drop 5ml should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

• Include fruits, vegetables, high-quality proteins and whole wheat grains in your diet to strengthen the immune system.
• Avoid consuming foods that 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 second-hand smoke.
• Stay healthy as immunity prevents infections.

Bacterial ear infections: An ear infection occurs when the bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. An ear infection occurs when the Eustachian tubes (small tubes that run from each ear to the back of the throat) become blocked or swollen. Ear infections can be painful due to inflammation and fluid build-up. Symptoms include pain or discomfort inside the ear, pus or fluid-like drainage from the ear, feeling of pressure inside the ear, and loss of hearing.