Glybiotic Drop 5 ml is a combination medicine used to treat pain and inflammation associated with ear infections caused by bacteria and fungi. An ear infection occurs when fungi or bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. Infection of the middle ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum) is known as otitis media whereas the inflammation of the external/outer ear canal that runs from the eardrum to the outside of the head is known as otitis externa.

Glybiotic Drop 5 ml contains Chloramphenicol (antibiotic), Clotrimazole (antifungal), Beclomethasone (steroid), and Lidocaine (local anaesthetic). Chloramphenicol kills the bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required for the survival of bacteria. Clotrimazole kills the fungi by breaking down the fungal cell wall/protective covering. Beclomethasone reduces inflammation by blocking the chemical messengers that cause inflammation. Lidocaine decreases pain sensation by blocking the pain signals from the nerves to the brain. Together, Glybiotic Drop 5 ml treats infections of the ear.

Glybiotic Drop 5 ml is for otic use only. You are advised to use Glybiotic Drop 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as burning sensation, irritation, itching, swelling, redness and stinging 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 Glybiotic Drop 5 ml if you have/had a skin reaction or irritation to any steroid medicine. Consult your doctor before using Glybiotic Drop 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Glybiotic Drop 5 ml is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. Please do not touch the tip of the dropper, as it may contaminate the contents. Do not put cotton into the ear after administration of ear drops. Glybiotic Drop 5 ml is an otic solution which is to be used only to treat infected ears; do not instil in the eyes.

Glybiotic Drop 5 ml is a combination of four drugs, namely: Chloramphenicol, Clotrimazole, Beclomethasone and Lidocaine. Glybiotic Drop 5 ml is used to treat pain and inflammation associated with ear infections caused by bacteria and fungi. Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic with bacteriostatic activity. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required for the survival of bacteria, thereby kills the bacteria. Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal with fungicidal and fungistatic properties. It works by breaking down the fungal cell wall, thereby kills the fungi. Beclomethasone is a topical anti-inflammatory corticosteroid which blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation, thereby reduces inflammation. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic that blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, thereby decreasing the pain sensation. Together, Glybiotic Drop 5 ml eliminates bacterial, fungal growth and provides relief from pain, inflammation of the ear.

Do not use Glybiotic Drop 5 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have any illness, disorders or medical conditions. Do not use Glybiotic Drop 5 ml if you had a skin reaction or irritation to any steroid medicine. Consult your doctor before using Glybiotic Drop 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Glybiotic Drop 5 ml is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor regarding other prescription, non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking to prevent any side-effects/interactions.

• Include fruits, vegetables, high-quality proteins and whole wheat grains in your diet to strengthen the immune system.
• Avoid consuming foods that you are allergic to as it can cause the body to produce excess mucus leading to 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.
• Stay healthy as immunity prevents infections.

• Burning sensation
• Irritation
• Itching
• Redness 
• Swelling
• Stinging sensation

• Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Do not put  cotton into the ear after administration of ear drops.
• Discard any unused medicine after the completion of the course of therapy.
• Glybiotic Drop 5 ml is an otic solution which is to be used only to treat infected ears; do not instil in the eyes.

Ear infections: An ear infection occurs when fungi or bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. An ear infection occurs when the Eustachian tubes (small tubes that run from each ear to the back of the throat) become blocked or swollen. Infection of the middle ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum) is known as otitis media whereas the inflammation of the external/outer ear canal that runs from the eardrum to the outside of the head is known as otitis externa. Ear infections can be painful due to inflammation and fluid build-up. Symptoms include pain or discomfort inside the ear, pus or fluid-like drainage from the ear, feeling of pressure inside the ear, and loss of hearing.