Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine

Uses	Ear fungal infection
Therapy	Otic Anti-Fungal
Side Effects	Irritation, itching or burning sensation in the ear, nausea, difficulty in swallowing and breathing, local allergic reaction

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Molecule Description

Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is used for the treatment of fungal infections in the ear. It also helps relieve pain that occurs due to the infection. This medicine contains clotrimazole and lidocaine as active components. It is an antifungal and anaesthetic medicine respectively. Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is specifically designed to treat ear problems. It should be used exactly as recommended by your doctor. Do not contaminate the dropping tip by touching the floor. Use Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine within the 4 weeks of opening. Before using Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine, please discuss with your doctor if you have any other ear conditions. You should not use Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine for a prolonged duration or more than the prescribed duration.

Uses

Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is indicated for the treatment of fungal infections that affect the ears (otomycosis). It also gives relief in pain associated with infection in the ears.

Contraindications

When should one not use Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine

If you are allergic to clotrimazole, lidocaine or any other ingredients of Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Irritation, itching or burning sensation in the ear
Nausea
Difficulty in swallowing and breathing
Local allergic reaction like itching, swelling on the face

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Use of Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine during pregnancy is not recommended as there is limited information about the effects on pregnant women. Please consult a doctor before starting any medicine during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is not recommended while breastfeeding as it is unknown if its components pass into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Driving

There is limited information about the effects of Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine on driving, but since it is meant for local application on the ear, it may not affect the hearing ability. Therefore, if you experience temporary disturbance in hearing do not drive.

Alcohol

There is no known interaction between alcohol and Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine. However, you should avoid consuming alcohol as it can worsen the infection and delay healing.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any kind of medical condition like blood disorder or any other ear condition, etc.
You do not notice any improvement in your condition after using it for a week.
Do not use this medicine for any condition other than prescribed by your doctor.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent and stops fungal growth by altering the permeability of their cell wall.
Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic agent that works by blocking the pain sensations temporarily and offers pain relief.
Together, both medicines work more effectively by reducing the infection and pain of the ear.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is meant for local application in the ear and thus is less likely to interact with other medicines taken orally. However, it may interact with other topically applied medicine on the ear.
Discuss with your doctor if you are already on another topical medicine.

Dosage

Overdose

As Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is meant for application in the ear, the cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Apply the medicine as per Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine dosage prescribed by the physician. You can apply the missed dose when you remember it. Do not overuse this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Lean on your side with the affected ear up. Tilt the head towards one side and place drops in the ear canal. Press the container gently to avoid excess spillage. Use only the desired quantities and do not pour extra drops. Keep head tilted for 2-3 minutes to let the medicine soak in the ear. You should wash your hands properly before and after the use of this medicine.

Avoid rubbing the infected area and keep it clean. Wash your hands before applying them to the ears. Avoid placing the tip of the dropper or nozzle to the infected ear to prevent the transfer of germs.

The dose can vary among individuals depending on the underlying condition. In the case of children, the dose may differ due to the smaller capacity of the ear canal. Therefore it is recommended to use it as prescribed by your doctor.

You should use Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine for the prescribed duration. Do not stop using it even if you feel better midway. Do not use it for more than the prescribed duration.

The dose varies among individuals depending on the underlying condition. Use it as prescribed by the doctor.

No, you must not use these ear drops for babies without consulting a paediatrician.

No, Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is not an antibiotic. It is an otic antifungal and anaesthetic medicine that is used for the treatment of fungal infections in the ear and also helps relieve pain that occurs due to the infection.

The composition of Clotrimazole+Lidocaine / Lignocaine includes clotrimazole and lidocaine as active components that belong to the antifungal and anaesthetic groups of medicines respectively.

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