CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE 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 in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, constant, or may come and go.
CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE 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 to get relief from ear pain.
CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE is for otic (ear) use only. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to use CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as redness, flaking of the skin, stinging, burning or itching 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 CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE if you are allergic to any components present in it. Consult your doctor before using the CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE in more than prescribed doses or longer duration. CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE is not recommended for children below 12 years. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve despite using CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE for a week. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE to rule out any side effects.
Ear Pain
CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE 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 to get relief from ear pain.
Before taking CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE, 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 a cataract of the eye (clouding of the lens) and suppression of the adrenal gland function.
Drug-Drug Interactions: CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE may interact with an anti-cancer agent (methotrexate), immune suppressant (azathioprine), antiviral drug (ritonavir), a medication used to treat HIV (cobicistat), pain killers (acetaminophen) and antibiotic (cotrimoxazole).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE should not be used in patients with fungal infections, viral infections such as herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis, tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulceration, and glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye).
Alcohol may affect your ability to fight infections. So, it is recommended to avoid alcohol until your condition improves.
CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE contains a category C drug. It should not be used in pregnant women unless prescribed by your doctor
CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.
CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE does not affect your ability to drive.
Limited information is available to use CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE in patients suffering from liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE in patients with liver impairment. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Limited information is available to use CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE in patients suffering from kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE in patients with kidney impairment. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
CHLORAMPHENICOL+BENZOCAINE can be used in children to treat middle and outer ear infections.
Pain: It is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp; it might be constant or may come and go. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person. Pain can be generalized (overall body aches) or localized (affecting a specific area of the body).