Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops

Candibiotic Plus ear drops are used to treat ear infections that are suspected to be caused by bacteria or fungi. This medicine is a combination of three active ingredients: beclomethasone, clotrimazole, and neomycin. Beclometasone is a steroid with anti-inflammatory properties, neomycin is an antibacterial agent, and clotrimazole is an antifungal agent.

Candibiotic Plus ear drops help to reduce ear infection and inflammation. However, since the ears are one of the most sensitive organs in the body, it is essential to exercise caution when using this medication. It is important to use it as prescribed by your doctor and for the duration prescribed.

To prevent contamination of the ear drop, avoid touching any surface with the dropper tip. Before and after using Candibiotic Drops, wash your hands. Do not use more drops than the recommended amount.

Patients under the age of 12 should not take this medication.

Dosage

Overdose

As Candibiotic Plus ear drop is meant for application in the ear, the cases of overdose are unlikely. Upon accidental ingestion, contact the doctor or visit the nearest hospital. If you have instilled the drop in excess, wipe it out with a tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed a dose of Candibiotic Plus ear drops, instil it as soon as you remember. If it's time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dose schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Beclomethasone is a steroid that blocks the synthesis of natural substances, i.e. prostaglandins, which are responsible for itching, swelling and inflammation.
• Clotrimazole inhibits the formation of a fungal cell wall component, leading to altered permeability and growth of the fungus, which can cause infection.
• Neomycin is an antibiotic agent used to treat bacterial skin infections. It inhibits the growth and multiplication of bacteria, causing infection.
• The medicines work more effectively by reducing the infection and inflammation of the ear.

Directions for Use

• Use Candibiotic Plus ear drop as directed by the doctor.
• Tilt your head to one side and place the drops in your ear canal.
• Use the desired quantities and avoid using extra drops.
• Keep your head tilted for 2-3 minutes and let the drops soak into your ear.
• Repeat this process for the other ear, if necessary, after 5-10 minutes.
• Avoid touching the infected area.
• Wash your hands before and after applying Candibiotic Drops.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I use Candibiotic Plus ear drop during pregnancy?

Candibiotic Plus ear drops is used during pregnancy, only when prescribed by the doctor. In case you have prescribed the medicine, avoid using it for a prolonged duration. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Can I use Candibiotic Plus ear drop while breastfeeding?

Candibiotic Plus ear drops is used by a breastfeeding woman if prescribed by the doctor. Make sure the breastfed infant does not come in contact with a portion of the medicine. Avoid using it for a prolonged period.

Driving

Can I drive after taking Candibiotic Plus ear drop?

Candibiotic Plus ear drop does not influence the driving ability. You experience disturbance in hearing avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol while taking Candibiotic Plus ear drops?

There is no direct interaction between alcohol and Candibiotic Plus ear drops. Avoid consuming alcohol as it worsens the infection and delays healing.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience an allergic reaction to the skin after using Candibiotic ear drops.
• You experience other infections after using the ear drops.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to neomycin, clotrimazole, beclomethasone or other ingredients of Candibiotic Plus ear drops.
• If you suffer from psychiatric illnesses, epilepsy (fits) or seizures.
• The medicine must not be used in patients below the age of 12 years.

Side effects

• Stinging sensation in the ear
• Irritation and itching in the ear

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Candibiotic Plus ear drops are used for local application on the ear and are therefore less likely to interact with other medicines taken orally. It interacts with other topically applied medicines on the ear. Discuss this with your doctor if you are already taking another topical medication.
• Limited information is available on the interaction of Candibiotic Plus ear drops with other medicines. As Candibiotic Plus ear drops contain three different components, the interaction that may occur when taken alone may also occur with the combination.
• Other medications, such as Ritonavir, Cidofovir, Cisplatin, Amphotericin B, and painkillers like Ibuprofen, as well as antibiotics like Amikacin, Tobramycin, Rifampin, and Rifabutin, must be used cautiously.

Storage and disposal

• Store the medicine in a dry place.
• Keep it away from children and pets.
• Do not use the medicine if you notice the contents are of a different colour in any way or if particles are present.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For how long do I need to use Candibiotic Plus ear drop?

If you find that you have started feeling better, still you are supposed to complete the prescribed dosage duration by the physician.

How should I use Candibiotic Plus ear drop?

• Lie on the side or back with the infected ear facing upward.
• Wash the hands before and after the application of Candibiotic Drops.
• Tilt the head on one side and place drops in the ear canal.
• Use the desired quantities and avoid using extra drops.
• Keep the head tilted for 2-3 minutes and let the drops soak in the ear.

Can we use Candibiotic Plus ear drop for fungal infection of the ear?

Yes, it is used for fungal infections if prescribed by the doctor. There are types of fungal infections and it is important to consult a dermatologist for advice. Refrain from using it for other skin conditions as it contains steroids. Steroids worsen skin infections. Hence caution is needed.

Is Candibiotic Plus ear drop a steroid?

Yes, it contains beclomethasone that is a steroid and effective against inflammation and swelling.

How many drops of Candibiotic Plus should I use?

The usual dose is 2 or 3 drops. It varies among individuals depending on the underlying condition. Use it as prescribed by the doctor.

What is Candibiotic Plus ear drop used for?

Candibiotic Plus ear drop is used to treat bacterial, fungal or mixed infections in the ear.

What is the composition of Candibiotic ear drops?

The Candibiotic ear drops composition includes - beclomethasone, clotrimazole and neomycin as the active ingredients.

Is Candibiotic ear drops a steroid?

Candibiotic ear drops contain beclomethasone as one of the active component, that belongs to steroid class of medicines.

How does Candibiotic Plus work?

Candibiotic Plus ear drops work by the combined action of its 3 ingredients: beclomethasone, clotrimazole & neomycin. Beclomethasone is a steroid that blocks the synthesis of natural substances, i.e. prostaglandins which is responsible for itching, swelling and inflammation. Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent, it inhibits the formation of a fungal cell wall component which leads to altered permeability and growth of fungus causing infection. Neomycin is an antibiotic agent which is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin. It inhibits the growth and multiplication of bacteria causing infection.