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. 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 reduce 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 prescribes it. In some cases, you may experience specific common side effects such as redness, flaking of the skin, stinging, burning or itching sensations. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. 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 the prescribed doses or for longer durations. 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 used in the treatment of ear pain. The detailed uses of Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml are as follows:

• Ear Infection Treatment: Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml can help treat ear infections like otitis externa by killing bacteria that cause them.
• Relief from Ear Pain: Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml acts as a local anaesthetic, which blocks pain signals from the nerves to the brain, decreasing the ear pain sensation.
• Reduction of Inflammation: Biomycetin Ear Drops 5 ml also reduces inflammation and soothes irritation caused by ear infections.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication. • Lie down with the affected ear facing upwards. Hold the dropper over the ear and instil the advised number of drops. Continue to lie on your side for two minutes to allow the drops to reach the base of the ear canal. Repeat the procedure for the other ear if needed. • Avoid contamination by not touching the dropper to the ear or surrounding areas.

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 reduce ear pain.

Before using 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 cataracts (clouding of the lens) and suppression of the adrenal gland function.