Manufacturer: Pfizer Ltd
Salt Composition : Benzocaine(1% w/v), Chloramphenicol(5% w/v)
Bottle of 5ml Ear Drop
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Chloromycetin Ear Drop is to be used as per the label instructions or as suggested by your doctor. This medicine must be applied only to the affected ear. Use for as long as the doctor has prescribed. Wash your hands before administering the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose.
Chloromycetin Ear Drop is a combination of medicines used to treat ear pain that occurs with ear infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing and stopping the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection
Benzocaine is metabolized into at least three compounds by acetylation and hydrolysis. Benzocaine and its acetylated metabolite are rapidly eliminated across the gills while the more polar de-ethylated and de-ethylated-acetylated metabolites are excreted at slower rates primarily in the urine
Most of a chloramphenicol dose is metabolised by the liver to inactive products, the chief metabolite being a glucuronide conjugate; only 5 to 15% of chloramphenicol is excreted unchanged in the urine. The elimination half-life is approximately 4 hours
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 Chloromycetin
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Chloramphenicol is contraindicated in individuals with a history of previous hypersensitivity and/or toxic reaction to it. It must not be used in the treatment of trivial infections or where it is not indicated, as in colds, influenza, infections of the throat.
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
methemoglobinemia, a type of blood disorder.
abnormal heart rhythm.
decreased lung function.
seizures.
large open wound.
anemia from pyruvate kinase and G6PD deficiencies.
Information regarding the use of Chloromycetin Ear Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Chloromycetin Ear Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Chloramphenicol is a medication used in the management and treatment of superficial eye infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis, and otitis externa. It has also been used for the treatment of typhoid and cholera. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic and is in the class of antimicrobials that inhibits protein synthesis
Benzocaine is indicated for local anesthesia in dentistry, minor trauma, and as preparation for infiltrative anesthesia. Benzocaine products are indicated for topical anesthesia in a wide variety of conditions including skin irritation, 13 oral pain, 14 and hemorrhoids
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Aminophylline The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Benzocaine.
Aminosalicylic acid The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Aminosalicylic acid is combined with Benzocaine.
Hold the dropper close to the ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside ear.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Chloromycetin Ear Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the drop in these areas.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to prevent contamination.
Stop using medicine and inform your doctor if you notice a rash, burning sensation or allergic reaction.
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 ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside ear.
