Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops
Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops 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/ear without touching it. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. The effects of the medicine can be increased by keeping the affected area clean and dry, and washing hands before and after treating the infection.
Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops is an antifungal medication that treats eye/ear infections. It works by killing the fungi in the ear/eye by destroying their cell membrane.
Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops 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/ear without touching it. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. The effects of the medicine can be increased by keeping the affected area clean and dry, and washing hands before and after treating the infection.
It may cause irritation and burning sensation immediately following application. However, these side effects 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 for the eyes. Do 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 talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. This medicine should only be used if it is clearly needed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ask your doctor if it is safe.
03Uses
Treatment of Fungal infections
04How To Use
This medicine is for external use only.Take 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/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.
05How It Works
Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops is an antifungal medication that treats eye/ear infections. It works by killing the fungi in the eye/ear by destroying their cell membrane. This relieves discomfort, itching, and irritation.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Fungal infections
Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi that causes the infection. It helps treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body.The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
08Side Effects
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
Stomach pain
Nausea
Headache
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops may cause dizziness and occasionally fits or other side effects that may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
10Drug Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven’t started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another eye /ear infection.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
If using Bell-Fluconazole Eye/Ear Drops for the eye:Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.Do not wear contact lenses, while using this medication.It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Do not wear contact lenses, while using this medication.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
References
Sources and references
Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1579-80.
Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 840-41.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 551-54.
