Select Pincode

Don’t have a prescription?

Get Started

Order Medicines Healthcare Products Diagnostic Tests

Offers

Cart

Home Candid Ear Drops

Candid Ear Drops

By GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS

10ml Ear Drop in Bottle

₹75.2*

MRP ₹80.00

6% OFF

Inclusive of all taxes

1 Brand Options Available

Save Upto 8% more

Certified by Doctors

30 days return policyRead More

All the Products are packed and stored Safely

Check more medicines with composition
Clotrimazole(1.0 %) + Lidocaine / Lignocaine(2.0 %)

Therapeutic classification
Local Anaesthetic

Medical Description

Candid Ear Drops contain clotrimazole and lidocaine as active components. It belongs to different classes of medicines called antifungal and anaesthetics respectively. Candid Ear Drops is used in the treatment of fungal infections in the ear and also helps in relieving pain that occurs due to infection. It is designed to be used only in the ears. It should be used exactly as recommended by your doctor. Before using Candid Ear Drops, please discuss with your doctor if you have any other ear conditions. You should not use this drop for a prolonged duration or more than the prescribed duration.

read less

Ingredients and Benefits

Apply the drops as per the Candid Ear Drops dosage prescribed by the physician. You can take the skipped dose when you recollect it.
Do not overuse this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Uses of Candid Ear Drops

Candid Ear Drops 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 of Candid Ear Drops

If you are allergic to Candid Ear Drops or any other components of this medicine.

Side effects of Candid Ear Drops

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 of Candid Ear Drops

Pregnancy

Can I use Candid Ear Drops during pregnancy?

Use of Candid Ear Drops 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

Can I use Candid Ear Drops while breastfeeding?

It 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

Can I drive if I have consumed Candid Ear Drops?

There is limited information about the effects of Candid Ear Drops 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

Can I consume alcohol with Candid Ear Drops?

There is no known interaction between alcohol and Candid Ear Drops. 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, sensitivity to light, any other eye disorder, 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 of Candid Ear Drops

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.
Collectively all these medicines work more effectively by reducing the infection and pain of the ear.

Directions for Use of Candid Ear Drops

Put 2-3 drops in either ear twice or thrice a day and continue its use as per the duration prescribed by your physician.
Apply the medication externally.
Do not swallow or put in areas not intended for use.

Interactions of Candid Ear Drops

Interactions with other medicines

Candid Ear Drops 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.
read less
Discuss with your doctor if you are already on another topical medicine.

Storage and disposal of Candid Ear Drops

The product must be kept in the original packaging.
Make sure that the temperature of the storage area does not exceed 25°C.
You need to use this within 4 weeks from first opening it.
Do not use these drops if you notice the contents are of a different color in any way or if particles are present

Dosage of Candid Ear Drops

Missed a Dose

As Candid Ear Drops 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.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How should I use Candid Ear Drops?

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 drops soak in the ear.
You should wash your hands properly before and after the use of this medicine.

Q: What additional care should I take while using Candid Ear Drops?

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.

Q: How many drops of Candid Ear Drops I should use?

The usual dose is 3 or 4 drops. However, it can vary among individuals depending on the underlying condition. In the case of children, 2-3 drops are suggested due to the smaller capacity of the ear canal. Therefore it is recommended to use it as prescribed by your doctor.
read less

References

View All

Other Products from this Brand

View All

Quick Summary

Offer Price	₹75.2
You Save	₹4.8 (6% on MRP)
Best Offer	Use Code: 18SAVE & get 18% discount
Contains	Clotrimazole(1.0 %),Lidocaine / Lignocaine(2.0 %)
Uses	Ear fungal infection
Side effects	Irritation, itching or burning sensation in the ear, difficulty in swallowing

Last Updated on: 13 Mar 2021 | 06:26 PM (IST)

Disclaimer

The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts. Please click here for detailed T&C.

Please add item(s) to proceed