Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml belongs to a group of medicines called 'antibiotics' used to reduce pain and discomfort associated with an ear infection (bacterial). Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, constant, or may come and go.

Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml is a combination drug containing: Chloramphenicol (antibiotic) and Benzocaine (local anaesthetic). Chloramphenicol works by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Benzocaine blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, numbing the area and relieving pain. Collectively, both of them help to get relief from ear pain.

Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml is for otic (ear) use only. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to use Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as redness, flaking of the skin, stinging, burning or itching sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not use Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to any components present in it. Consult your doctor before using the Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml in more than prescribed doses or longer duration. Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve despite using Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml for a week. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml to rule out any side effects.

Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml belongs to a group of medicines called 'antibiotics' containing: Chloramphenicol (antibiotic) and Benzocaine (local anaesthetic) used to reduce pain and discomfort associated with an ear infection (bacterial). Chloramphenicol works by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Benzocaine blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, numbing the area and relieving pain. Collectively, both of them help to get relief from ear pain.

• Redness
• Flaking of skin
• Stinging sensation
• Burning sensation
• Itching sensation

Before taking Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe pain in the eye, sensitivity to light, inflammation of the eye and have a rash on the scalp or face, black or coloured part of the eye looks unusual, foreign body in the eye, recurrent eye infection, glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye), dry eyes, eye injury or eye surgery, or using any other eye drops or eye ointment. Do not use eye/ear drops for longer durations than your doctor recommended as long-term use may cause a cataract of the eye (clouding of the lens) and suppression of the adrenal gland function. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml may interact with an anti-cancer agent (methotrexate), immune suppressant (azathioprine), antiviral drug (ritonavir), a medication used to treat HIV (cobicistat),  pain killers (acetaminophen) and antibiotic (cotrimoxazole).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml should not be used in patients with fungal infections, viral infections such as herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis, tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulceration, and glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye). 

• METHOTREXATE
• AZATHIOPRINE
• RITONAVIR
• COBICISTAT
• ACETAMINOPHEN
• COTRIMOXAZOLE

• Avoid consuming foods you are allergic to, as it can cause the body to produce excess mucus, leading to ear inflammation.
• Avoid getting things like shampoo, soap, and water into the ear, as it can cause itching.
• Do not poke or scratch the ear, as it can cause damage to the ear canal, leading to inflammation. The inflamed skin can be infected by bacteria or fungi, which can cause infections in the ear.
• Wash your hands often.
• Do not use cotton swabs, bobby pins, or any other objects to remove earwax as it may push wax much deeper into the ear leading to ear damage.
• Never put cold water into your ear, and avoid spraying liquids with force into the ear.
• Consult an ENT regularly for early detection of any ear problems.

• Avoid getting water in your ears while bathing, showering, or swimming while treating an ear infection.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight while taking Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml as it may cause increased photosensitivity (sensitivity to light).

Pain: It is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp; it might be constant or may come and go. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person. Pain can be generalized (overall body aches) or localized (affecting a specific area of the body).