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Ealox Ear Drop is used to treat bacterial and fungal infections of the ear. It works by preventing the growth of infection-causing bacteria & fungus, decreasing pain sensation and inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as mild irritation, stinging, or burning sensation in the ear. Avoid touching the container's tip to the ear or surrounding areas as it may contaminate the product.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Om Biotec

Consume Type :

Ear

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Ealox Ear Drop

Ealox Ear Drop is a specialised medicine ear drop formulation used to treat painful and inflamed infections of the outer ear canal. It is prescribed when there is a suspected or confirmed mix of bacterial and fungal infections accompanied by swelling, itching, and discomfort. This combination treatment helps address multiple symptoms simultaneously to restore ear comfort.

To get the best results, you must use Ealox Ear Drop consistently at the exact intervals recommended by your doctor. Even if your ear starts to feel better within a few days, you should continue using the drops for the full duration of your prescription. Making simple lifestyle adjustments, such as keeping your ears completely dry, can significantly help with your recovery.

Some people may experience mild, temporary burning, stinging, or redness in the ear canal immediately after applying the drops. If you notice severe irritation, an allergic reaction, or if your hearing begins to worsen, stop using the medicine and consult your doctor immediately. These severe reactions are rare but require prompt medical attention.

Talk to your doctor before starting Ealox Ear Drop if you have a history of a torn or ruptured eardrum, as this medicine is not safe for use in the middle or inner ear. You should not use this medicine if you have a known allergy to any of its active components. Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to neomycin, other aminoglycoside antibiotics, or other beta-lactam medicines, as this treatment may not be suitable for you. A thorough ear examination by a healthcare professional is always recommended before starting treatment.

Since these ear drops act locally, they are unlikely to interact with oral medicine, alcohol, or smoking. However, you should still tell your doctor about all other medicines you are using, especially other ear preparations. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating an elderly family member, consult your doctor or pharmacist to ensure these drops are appropriate for your situation.

Uses of Ealox Ear Drop

Ealox Ear Drop is used to relieve painful and infected ear conditions by treating infection, reducing inflammation, and soothing irritation.

  • Mixed ear infections: Helps clear up painful ear canal infections that involve both bacterial and fungal overgrowth.
  • Ear pain and inflammation: Relieves severe earache, swelling, redness, and intense itching associated with outer ear infections.
  • Otitis externa: Treats swelling of the external ear canal (commonly known as swimmer's ear) by targeting the underlying microbes and soothing irritated skin.

Key Benefits

Ealox Ear Drop provides several benefits by relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and treating both bacterial and fungal ear infections. The key benefits include:

  • Rapid Pain Relief: Ealox Ear Drop provides rapid relief from the deep, throbbing pain of an ear infection, allowing you to sleep and carry out your daily activities more comfortably.
  • Reduced Swelling and Improved Comfort: By reducing swelling deep within the ear canal, it helps relieve the uncomfortable sensation of fullness or blockage. This reduction in swelling can also help temporarily improve any muffled hearing caused by the swollen ear canal.
  • Convenient Combination Treatment: Because it combines multiple active components, Ealox Ear Drop eliminates the need for using several different ear drops throughout the day. This simplified treatment routine ensures you get targeted relief from itching, pain, and infection all at once, leading to a faster and more comfortable healing process.
Side effects of Ealox Ear Drop
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce irritation.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin soothing.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Tilt your head to the side and instil the prescribed number of drops in the ear. Keep your head tilted for a few minutes to allow proper absorption.
  • Avoid touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination.

How Ealox Ear Drop Works

Ealox Ear Drop works through the combined action of four active ingredients that target different aspects of an ear infection: Beclometasone is a mild steroid that reduces swelling, redness, and itching in the ear canal by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation. Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent that stops the growth of fungi by damaging their protective outer membrane, helping clear up fungal infections in the ear. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic (numbing agent) that temporarily blocks pain signals along the nerves in your ear, providing fast relief from intense earaches. Neomycin is an antibiotic that binds to bacterial ribosomes and disrupts protein synthesis, preventing bacteria from making the proteins they need to survive and multiply.
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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Ealox Ear Drop is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Ealox Ear Drop.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Ealox Ear Drop is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother as Ealox Ear Drop is given to breastfeeding women if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Drive only if you are alert after taking Ealox Ear Drop.

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Liver

Caution

Take Ealox Ear Drop with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Ealox Ear Drop with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Ealox Ear Drop is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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Heart

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have any existing heart disease. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine only if the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Caution

The safety and efficacy of Ealox Ear Drop in older adults are not well established. Please consult your doctor before using Ealox Ear Drop.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ealox Ear Drop

Accidentally using a few extra ear drops is unlikely to cause serious harm. However, if you have a perforated (ruptured) eardrum, use much more than prescribed, accidentally swallow the medicine, or experience worsening ear pain, hearing changes, dizziness, or any unusual symptoms, seek medical advice immediately. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your ears completely dry: Avoid swimming, taking baths, or getting water in your ears during your treatment. Use an earplug or a clean cotton ball coated with petroleum jelly to protect your ear canal while showering.
  • Do not use cotton swabs: Avoid inserting cotton buds, bobby pins, or any other objects into your ear canal. These can push the infection deeper, scratch the delicate skin, or even puncture your eardrum.
  • Avoid earphones and hearing aids: Refrain from wearing earbud headphones, earplugs, or hearing aids until the infection has completely cleared, as they can trap moisture and bacteria inside the canal.
  • Dry your ears gently: After showering, gently pat the outer ear dry with a clean towel. You can also use a hairdryer on its lowest, coolest setting held at arm's length to gently dry the ear canal.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Ealox Ear Drop to start to work: The time required for Ealox Ear Drop to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Ealox Ear Drop last: The duration of action for Ealox Ear Drop is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Ealox Ear Drop

If you miss a dose, apply the drops as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed application.

Storage

•Store Ealox Ear Drop at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 25°C. • Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use to prevent contamination.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect the solution: Before each use, check the ear drops. Do not use the medicine if the liquid has changed colour, become cloudy, or contains visible floating particles.
  • Never use with a damaged eardrum: Do not use Ealox Ear Drop if you suspect or know that you have a torn or ruptured eardrum, as this can cause damage to the inner ear.
  • Avoid eye contact: This medicine is strictly for use in the ears. Avoid getting the drops in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with cool water.
  • Complete the full course: Always complete the entire treatment duration prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms clear up after a few days, to prevent the infection from returning.
  • Do not share ear drops: Never share Ealox Ear Drop with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms, as this can spread infections.
  • When to seek medical advice: If your symptoms do not improve within 3–5 days, worsen at any time, or return after completing treatment, consult your doctor promptly.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as they may interact.

  • Other ear drops: Since Ealox Ear Drop is applied locally as ear drops, very little of the medicine enters your bloodstream, making interactions with oral medicine highly unlikely. However, using other ear drops at the same time may wash out or reduce the effectiveness of Ealox Ear Drop. Your doctor may advise you on the correct timing if more than one ear medicine is needed.
     
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with Ealox Ear Drop when used as directed.
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Ealox Ear Drop contains Beclometasone, Clotrimazole, Lidocaine, and Neomycin. Beclometasone is a steroid that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Thereby, reduces the redness and swelling caused due to bacterial infections. Clotrimazole is an antifungal that works by damaging the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that decreases pain sensation by preventing pain signals from nerves to the brain. Neomycin is an antibiotic that inhibits the production of essential proteins necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, destroys bacteria. Together, Ealox Ear Drop treats ear infections caused by bacteria and fungi.
You are recommended to wash your hands first, tilt your head so that ear faces up, and gently pull the ear lobe backward. Then, apply the number of drops into the affected ear as advised by your doctor without touching the tip of the bottle to the ear or surrounding areas to avoid contamination. Finally, replace the cap tightly after use. After applying Ealox Ear Drop, you are advised to keep your head tilted for about 5 minutes to enter the lower ear canal.
Ealox Ear Drop may be used to treat otitis externa (redness and swelling of the outer ear canal). Ealox Ear Drop kills microorganisms and reduces swelling and redness caused due to infection.
Ealox Ear Drop may cause temporary irritation in the ear immediately after application. However, if the irritation persists or worsens, please consult your doctor.
You are recommended to use Ealox Ear Drop for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition persists or worsens after 1 week of treatment with Ealox Ear Drop, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to stop using Ealox Ear Drop without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection. Therefore, use Ealox Ear Drop for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ealox Ear Drop, please consult your doctor.
No, you should not use Ealox Ear Drop if you have a ruptured or torn eardrum. Applying these drops inside a damaged eardrum can lead to inner ear damage and hearing issues. If you notice fluid discharge or suspect a tear, talk to your doctor.
It is best to avoid wearing hearing aids or earplugs while treating an ear infection, as they can trap moisture and bacteria, slowing down your recovery. If you must wear a hearing aid, talk to your doctor for specific advice.
If Ealox Ear Drop accidentally enters your eyes, rinse them immediately and thoroughly with plenty of clean, cool water. If you experience persistent burning, redness, or changes in vision, contact a doctor right away.
While the absorption of Ealox Ear Drop into the bloodstream from the ear canal is very low, you should still exercise caution. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to weigh the benefits and risks before using this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Ealox Ear Drop should only be used in children if specifically prescribed by a paediatrician. Children's ears are delicate, and a professional assessment is necessary before using these drops. Talk to your doctor.
You should avoid using other ear drops at the exact same time unless specifically instructed by your doctor. If you are prescribed multiple ear drops, space them out by at least 15 to 30 minutes to prevent one from washing out the other. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for guidance.

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  3. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. National Formulary of India (NFI) 2021. 6th ed. New Delhi, India: IPC; 2021. Clinical Drug Monographs: Earwel Ear Drop
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