Otolev Ear Drop
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Product introduction
Otolev Ear Drop is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial ear infections. It cures the infection by stopping further growth of the causative microorganisms.
Otolev Ear Drop is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hold the dropper close to the ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the ear. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
This medicine is generally safe to use with minimal or no common side effects. Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your ear, to avoid contamination.
Otolev Ear Drop is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hold the dropper close to the ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the ear. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
This medicine is generally safe to use with minimal or no common side effects. Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your ear, to avoid contamination.
Uses of Otolev Ear Drop
Benefits of Otolev Ear Drop
In Ear infection
Otolev Ear Drop is used to treat ear infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria. It works by killing and stopping the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection. It also helps relieve symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling and ear discharge. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections.
You should use Otolev Ear Drop for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Even after your infection is completely cured, you may have to use it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.
You should use Otolev Ear Drop for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Even after your infection is completely cured, you may have to use it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Otolev Ear Drop is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues in adults and children. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Otolev 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 Otolev
- No common side effects seen
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
How to use Otolev 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 Otolev Ear Drop works
Otolev Ear Drop is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial ear infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Otolev Ear Drop is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Otolev Ear Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Otolev Ear Drop?
If you miss a dose of Otolev Ear Drop, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Otolev Ear Drop for the treatment of bacterial infections of the ear.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your ear, to avoid contamination.
- Lie with the affected ear uppermost for at least ten minutes after putting the drops to avoid the drops running out.
- Throw away any medicine left at the end of the course.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Otolev Ear Drop
Once A Day
80%
Twice A Day
20%
What are you using Otolev Ear Drop for?
Bacterial inf*
100%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Ashirwad building, S.V.Road, Opp. Badi Masjid, Bandra(W), Mumbai-400050, INDIA
Country of origin: India
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