Candibiotic AB Ear Drop
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Product introduction
Candibiotic AB Ear Drop is a combination of two medicines. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear. It stops the growth of bacteria and helps in relieving redness, itching, swelling, and other symptoms caused by the infection.
Candibiotic AB Ear Drop is a combination of two medicines: Candibiotic AB Ear Drop1 and Candibiotic AB Ear Drop2.
Candibiotic AB Ear Drop is a combination of two medicines: Candibiotic AB Ear Drop1 and Candibiotic AB Ear Drop2.
Uses of Candibiotic AB Ear Drop
Benefits of Candibiotic AB Ear Drop
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Candibiotic AB Ear Drop is used to treat infections in the ear caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve swelling, redness and itching in the ears. Use Candibiotic AB Ear Drop once or twice a day for 7 to 14 days, or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Candibiotic AB Ear Drop. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Candibiotic AB Ear Drop
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Candibiotic AB
- Application site irritation
- Ear discomfort
- Eye irritation
- Eye discomfort
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Burning eyes
- Eye itching
- Blurred vision
How to use Candibiotic AB Ear Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside ear.
How Candibiotic AB Ear Drop works
Candibiotic AB Ear Drop is a combination of two medicines: Ofloxacin and Dexamethasone. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic which prevents bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. This treats your ear infection. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the ear red, swollen and itchy.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Candibiotic AB Ear Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Candibiotic AB Ear Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Candibiotic AB Ear Drop?
If you miss a dose of Candibiotic AB Ear Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Candibiotic AB Ear Drop
₹71.0/Ear Drop
Otodac-DX Ear Drop
German Remedies
₹78/ear drop
10% costlier
Quick tips
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication to avoid dilution.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your condition hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTOLOGICALS
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Candibiotic AB Ear Drop
Thrice A Day
60%
Twice A Day
27%
Once A Day
13%
What are you using Candibiotic AB Ear Drop for?
Others
100%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
How do you take Candibiotic AB Ear Drop?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
FAQs
How long does Candibiotic AB Ear Drop takes to work?
Usually, Candibiotic AB Ear Drop starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Can I stop taking Candibiotic AB Ear Drop when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Candibiotic AB Ear Drop and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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- Mayo Clinic. Ofloxacin. [Accessed 16 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ofloxacin. Toronto, Ontario: Apotex Inc.; 2015. [Accessed 16 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Country of origin: India
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