Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin
About
Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin is a combination medicine primarily used to treat an ear infection. An ear infection occurs when microbes like bacteria and virus infect the middle ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum). Symptoms include ear pain, fever, irritability, drainage of fluid from the ear and hearing loss.
Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin is composed of four medicines: Beclometasone (corticosteroid), Clotrimazole (antifungal), Lidocaine (local anaesthetic), and Ofloxacin (antibiotic). Beclometasone is a corticosteroid that blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication. It stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Lidocaine causes temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes. Ofloxacin is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription and repair of the DNA.
Your doctor will decide the dosage of Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin based on the severity of your infection. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin has common side effects as every drug does. These side effects include ear discomfort and irritation at the application site.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin or any other medications. Please check with your doctor before using Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin if you have adrenal gland problems, cataract or glaucoma, liver or kidney diseases, and heart problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin. Drive or operate machinery only when you do not experience any discomfort in the ears while using ear drops.
Uses of Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin
Medicinal Benefits
Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin is used to treat ear infections. It consists of Beclometasone, Clotrimazole, Lidocaine and Ofloxacin. Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that stops fungi' growth by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic and reduces pain by blocking the pain signals from nerves to the brain. It causes temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes. Ofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription and repair of the DNA.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin
- Ear discomfort
- Irritation at the application site
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before using Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin, let your doctor know if have a history of liver or kidney diseases, adrenal gland problems, cataract, glaucoma, diabetes or allergic reactions to Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. Do not take Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin on your own since it may lead to antibiotic resistance, failing the antibiotics to act against specific bacterial infections.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin may interact with pain killers (acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam), corticosteroids (prednisone), anti-diabetics (insulin), respiratory drugs (theophylline), blood thinners (warfarin), water pills, antidepressants, and antacids that contain calcium, magnesium, or aluminium.
Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions found/ established. However, avoiding fatty foods, alcohol, and caffeine can effectively manage infections.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, diabetes, liver diseases, cataract, glaucoma, and adrenal gland problems before using Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
safe if prescribedNo interaction found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere is limited data on how Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin.
Driving
safe if prescribedBeclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin.
Children
cautionThe doctor will decide the dosage and duration of Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin based on the child's age and body weight.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice should be included in your diet.
- Eating grapefruit during antibiotics treatment can prevent the body from utilizing Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin properly. So, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the antibiotic.
- Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin.
- Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it more challenging for your body to aid the Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin in fighting off infections.
- Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
An ear infection occurs when microbes like bacteria and virus infect the middle ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum). Symptoms include ear pain, fever, irritability, drainage of fluid from the ear and hearing loss.
FAQs
Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin consists of Ofloxacin, Clotrimazole, Lidocaine and Beclometasone. Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin prevents the painful inflammation, relieves pain, and stops microbial growth at the infected site in the ear.
If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. Do not touch the dropper of the bottle to prevent contamination of the medicine.
Please consult your doctor before using Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin if you have adrenal gland problems, cataract or glaucoma, diabetes, and liver or kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if your allergic to Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin or any of its components.
Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin consists of Beclometasone and Ofloxacin that may affect the blood sugar levels. Hence it is advised to consult your doctor before starting Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin.
Please do not stop using Beclometasone+clotrimazole+lidocaine+ofloxacin on your own, even if the symptoms are relieved, until your course advised by the doctor is finished.
