Candimin Ear Drop

Candimin Ear Drop is a medicine used to treat eye infection. It works by killing and inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in the eyes. This relieves discomfort, itching, irritation, and pain in the eyes.

Candimin Ear Drop is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid. Use it regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need, it will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the risk of side effects.

The medicine is generally well-tolerated with little or no side effects. However, it may cause irritation and burning sensation immediately following application. These are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. Do not wear contact lenses while using it. You should not use the open bottle for more than 4 weeks.

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but let your doctor know of the other medicines you are using. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

• Eye infection
• Treatment of Ear infection

Eye infection
Candimin Ear Drop stops the growth of bacteria and fungi that is causing the infection in the eyes. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning. Wash your eyes with lukewarm water before applying Candimin Ear Drop. You can also give warm compress to get relief from the discomfort.

Treatment of Ear infection
Candimin Ear Drop is a combination of medicines used to treat ear infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of infections causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection. It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling, and ear discharge. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections.

You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your infection is completely cured, you may have to use it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

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 Calobiotic

• Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

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 eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Candimin Ear Drop is a combination of four medicines: Lidocaine, Beclometasone, Clotrimazole and Chloramphenicol, which treats eye infections. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic which works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain thereby decreasing pain sensation. Beclometasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Clotrimazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins.

• Candimin Ear Drop should be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.

• Finish the prescribed dose even if you feel better as stopping the treatment earlier can reverse the symptoms.

• Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.

• Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.

• It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.

• Candimin Ear Drop should be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.

• Finish the prescribed dose even if you feel better as stopping the treatment earlier may reverse the symptoms.

• Do not touch the tip of the dropper, or of your ear to prevent contamination.

• Make sure not to use the open bottle for more than 4 weeks.

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