Chlormycetin Ear Drop is a combination medicine that is used to treat ear pain. It numbs the pain that occurs with ear infections caused by bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms of inflammation such as pain, itchiness, and irritation.

Chlormycetin Ear Drop is to be used as per the label instructions or as suggested by your doctor. This medicine must be applied only to the affected ear. Use for as long as the doctor has prescribed. Wash your hands before administering the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose.

Generally, this is a safe medicine. However, it may cause mild and temporary irritation in the ear. Consult your doctor if any side effects persist or worry you. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.

The medicines that are used externally usually do not get affected by other medicines, however, you should let your doctor know if you are taking any medicines to ensure safety. Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients of this medicine, refrain from using the medicine.

Uses of Chlormycetin Ear Drop

Treatment of Ear pain

Benefits of Chlormycetin Ear Drop

In Treatment of Ear pain

Chlormycetin Ear Drop is a combination of medicines used to treat ear pain that occurs with ear infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing and stopping the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection. It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling and ear discharge. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back.

Side effects of Chlormycetin 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 Chlormycetin

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Chlormycetin 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 Chlormycetin Ear Drop works

Chlormycetin Ear Drop is a combination of two medicines: Benzocaine and Chloramphenicol. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain which decreases sensation of pain. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Chlormycetin Ear Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Chlormycetin 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 Chlormycetin Ear Drop?

If you miss a dose of Chlormycetin 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.

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Quick tips

Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the drop in these areas.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to prevent contamination.
Stop using medicine and inform your doctor if you notice a rash, burning sensation or allergic reaction.

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Patient concerns

Ear pain with soulder pain hard I have consult to manoj ratmele n bharghvaa n docter suggestion migraine pain BT no relieve pain

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Can't help without clinical examination. Ear pain and shoulder pain has many causes

From morning I'm feeling uneasy and having lot of ear pain. Please suggest me what to do Which drops can i use to get some relief from ear pain Could you please respond as soon as possible

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Try combiflam tablet for pain. Get your ear checked. Can't prescribe any ear drops without seeing

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Application s*

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*No Side Effect, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

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References

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Mayo Clinic. Chloramphenicol. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
PubChem. Benzocaine. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Country of origin: India

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