Drug Information

Chloramphenicol Ear Drops (ANTIBI-OTIC)

Indications

It is indicated for the topical treatment of bacterial infections of the external ears caused by susceptible microorganisms.   Click to listen highlighted text! Indications It is indicated for the topical treatment of bacterial infections of the external ears caused by susceptible microorganisms.

Contraindications

1.Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

2.If the ear drum is perforated.

3.Myelosuppression during previous exposure to chloramphenicol.

4.Known personal or family history of blood dyscrasias including aplastic anemia.   Click to listen highlighted text! Contraindications 1.Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. 2.If the ear drum is perforated. 3.Myelosuppression during previous exposure to chloramphenicol. 4.Known personal or family history of blood dyscrasias including aplastic anemia.

 

Special warnings and precautions

1.Avoid use for more than 1 week as this may result in sensitivity to chloramphenicol or the emergence of resistant organisms. 

2.If superinfection occurs, the drug should be discontinued and appropriate measures taken.

3.Chloramphenicol is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.   Click to listen highlighted text! Special warnings and precautions 1.Avoid use for more than 1 week as this may result in sensitivity to chloramphenicol or the emergence of resistant organisms.  2.If superinfection occurs, the drug should be discontinued and appropriate measures taken. 3.Chloramphenicol is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.

How to Use Ear Drops

1.Wash your hands with soap and water.

2.Tilt the affected ear up or lie on your side.. If you’re giving the drops to yourself, it may be easiest to sit or stand upright and tilt your head to the side.

3.Pull the ear backward and upward to open the ear canal. If giving to a child younger than 3 years of age, pull the ear backward and downward.

4.Place the correct number of drops in your ear. Gently press on the small skin flap over the ear to help the drops to run into the ear canal. Don’t allow the dropper tip to touch your ear, fingers, or any other surface. 

5.Keep your ear tilted up for 3 to 5 minutes or insert a soft cotton plug in your ear, whichever method has been recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.

Additional information

-If the Ear Drops had to be kept in the refrigerator, you should warm the drops by holding the bottle in your hand for one to two minutes before use. This can help reduce any discomfort that could be caused by cold drops in your ear.

-If you have the soften and remove ear wax Ear Drops, you should keep your ear tilted up for 15 minutes   Click to listen highlighted text! How to Use Ear Drops 1.Wash your hands with soap and water. 2.Tilt the affected ear up or lie on your side.. If you’re giving the drops to yourself, it may be easiest to sit or stand upright and tilt your head to the side. 3.Pull the ear backward and upward to open the ear canal. If giving to a child younger than 3 years of age, pull the ear backward and downward. 4.Place the correct number of drops in your ear. Gently press on the small skin flap over the ear to help the drops to run into the ear canal. Don’t allow the dropper tip to touch your ear, fingers, or any other surface.  5.Keep your ear tilted up for 3 to 5 minutes or insert a soft cotton plug in your ear, whichever method has been recommended by your doctor or pharmacist. Additional information -If the Ear Drops had to be kept in the refrigerator, you should warm the drops by holding the bottle in your hand for one to two minutes before use. This can help reduce any discomfort that could be caused by cold drops in your ear. -If you have the soften and remove ear wax Ear Drops, you should keep your ear tilted up for 15 minutes   

  Adverse Reactions

This medication may cause temporary tinnitus.   Click to listen highlighted text! Adverse Reactions This medication may cause temporary tinnitus.    

Drug storage

The expiry date of the unopened Ear Drops is stated on the label.

Once opened, kept the Ear Drops at room temperature. It should not be used for more than 1 month.   Click to listen highlighted text! Drug storage The expiry date of the unopened Ear Drops is stated on the label. Once opened, kept the Ear Drops at room temperature. It should not be used for more than 1 month.  

How to Use Ear Drops

           

The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only.

If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists.   Click to listen highlighted text! The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only. If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists.

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