Otomist Ear Drop
Otomist Ear Drop is to be used only in the affected ear. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Otomist Ear Drop
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Otomist Ear Drop is a prescription medicine used to treat infections of the ear. Treating the infection reduces pain and swelling in the ear. It also softens the wax and helps remove hard wax from the ear.
Otomist Ear Drop is to be used only in the affected ear. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
This medicine is generally safe to use and has minimal side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms which you think are due to this medicine, consult your doctor.
If this medicine goes into the eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse it off with plenty of water. Ask the advice of your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor also know if you have any known allergies to any of the components of this medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of Ear infection
04How To Use
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.
05How It Works
Otomist Ear Drop is a combination of two medicines: Paradichlorobenzene, Benzocaine and Chlorbutol which treat ear infections. Paradichlorobenzene is an ear wax softener which dissolves the ear wax while exerting antibacterial and antifungal actions. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain which decreases sensation of pain.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Otomist Ear Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Ear infection
Otomist Ear Drop acts as a wax softener and helps remove hard wax from the ear. This reduces pain in the ear and aids in better hearing. Otomist Ear Drop also stops the growth of bacteria and fungus in the ear. Treating the infection reduces pain and swelling in the ear. Use it as directed by the doctor. Along with using Otomist Ear Drop apply hot compress to ear to get relief from pain.
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
No common side effects seen
09Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Otomist Ear Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Otomist Ear Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:
No interaction found/established
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
10Drug Tips
Otomist Ear Drop is used to soften ear wax and to ease pain, swelling associated with ear infections.
The best time to use this medicine is before you go to bed.
Put drops in the ear without touching the dropper to the ear. Stay on the side for 2 minutes or put a cotton plug in the ear.
To make sure that the right amount of medication is given, and to avoid touching the ear with the dropper, have another person give the drops if possible.
Never put cotton bud or anything else in your ear to try and clear the wax yourself.
Make sure not to use the open bottle more than 4 weeks.
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