Otocin D Ear Drop 5ml is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear. It contains Polymyxin B, Chloramphenicol, and Dexamethasone. Polymyxin B works by damaging the bacterial cell membrane. Chloramphenicol kills the bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required for survival of the bacteria. Dexamethasone blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation. Together, they help in treating bacterial ear infections.
My eardrum seems to be going inward, and I want to understand how this happens. Is this a serious problem, and what treatment can help fix it?
Vikas Singh
M Pharmacy
An eardrum going inward is often called a retracted eardrum. This usually happens when there is a pressure imbalance inside the ear, commonly due to a cold, allergy, sinus problems, a blocked Eustachian tube, or repeated ear infections. The tube connecting the ear to the nose helps balance pressure, and when it does not work properly, the eardrum may get pulled inward. Some people may feel ear blockage, reduced hearing, mild pain, ringing sound, or pressure inside the ear. In mild cases, the condition may improve after treating a cold, allergy, or nasal blockage. Yawning, swallowing, steam inhalation, and staying away from smoke or dust may sometimes help improve ear pressure naturally. However, repeated or long-term retraction can sometimes affect hearing or increase the chance of infection. Any medicine or ear drops should only be used after proper medical advice. Please consult an ENT specialist if you have hearing loss, severe pain, discharge from the ear, dizziness, or symptoms lasting for many days, as a proper ear examination may be needed.
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