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Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml is a combination medicine used in the treatment of ear infections caused by bacteria and fungi. This medicine helps by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection-causing microbes. Common side effects include ear discomfort and itching or irritation in the ear.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

BECLOMETASONE-0.025%W/V+CLOTRIMAZOLE-1%W/V+NEOMYCIN-0.5%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Ear

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml

Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml is a topical medication used to treat mixed skin infections caused by fungi and bacteria, especially when they are associated with inflammation. It combines an antifungal agent, an antibiotic, and a corticosteroid to help eliminate infection-causing microorganisms while reducing redness, swelling, itching, and irritation. This combination medicine promotes faster healing and provides relief from the discomfort of infected inflammatory skin conditions.

To get the best results, you must use these ear drops consistently at the exact times your doctor recommends. Skipping applications can allow the infection to return, so complete the full course even if your ear starts to feel better. Since this is an ear drop, it does not interact with food, meaning you can use it at any time of day regardless of your meals.

While using Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml, you might experience mild, temporary stinging or irritation in your ear canal. These minor issues usually fade quickly, but you should stop using the drops and contact your doctor immediately if you notice severe burning, skin rashes, or sudden hearing loss.

Before starting this medication, tell your doctor if you have a torn or perforated eardrum, as using these drops in a damaged ear can lead to inner ear issues. Do not use this medicine if you have a known allergy to any of its active components.

Tell your healthcare provider about other ear preparations you are using to prevent any localised drug interactions. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing health conditions in elderly individuals, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using these drops to ensure they are safe for your specific situation.

Uses of Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml

Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml is used to treat mixed skin infections caused by fungi and bacteria. The detailed uses of Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml are as follows:

  • Otitis externa (outer ear infection): Helps clear up painful swelling, redness, and discharge in the outer ear canal.
  • Fungal ear infections: Clears fungal overgrowth that causes intense itching and wet, flaky discharge.
  • Bacterial ear infections: Eliminates bacterial pathogens causing pain, warmth, and localised ear canal swelling.
  • Eczematous otitis externa: Reduces severe inflammation, scaling, and itching of the skin inside the ear canal.

Key Benefits

Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml helps treat ear infections by targeting both bacterial and fungal organisms while reducing inflammation and discomfort. With regular use as directed, it helps relieve symptoms, clear the infection, and promote faster healing.

  • Relieves Ear Pain and Itching: By reducing inflammation, this medicine helps relieve ear pain, itching, redness, and swelling, improving overall ear comfort and helping restore normal daily activities.
  • Treats Mixed Ear Infections: This medicine helps eliminate both bacterial and fungal infections, reducing ear discharge, unpleasant odour, and preventing the infection from worsening.
  • Promotes Faster Recovery: By clearing the infection and reducing inflammation, this medicine helps restore ear health, improve hearing affected by swelling, and lower the risk of the infection spreading to deeper ear structures.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication for effective results.
  • Lie down with the affected ear facing upwards. Hold the dropper over the ear and instil the prescribed number of drops into the ear. Continue to lie on your side for two minutes to allow the drops to reach the base of the ear canal. Repeat the process for the other ear if needed.
  • Do not touch the dropper to avoid contamination.
  • When not in use, keep the bottle closed tightly and upright.

How Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml Works

Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml works through the combined action of its three active ingredients to tackle ear infections from every angle. Beclometasone is a mild steroid. It targets and reduces the body's inflammatory response, which quickly relieves the painful swelling, redness, and itching inside your ear canal. Neomycin is an antibiotic. It works by stopping bacteria from producing essential proteins they need to grow and multiply, successfully clearing up bacterial infections. Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent. It disrupts the protective outer membrane of fungal cells, causing them to break open and die, which stops fungal infections in their tracks.
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Alcohol

Caution

No interactions were found/ established. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother before starting Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of severe liver diseases or hepatic impairment before using Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml.

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Children

Caution

Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml is to be used in children below 12 years of age only when prescribed by the doctor.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml is generally considered safe for heart patients. However, please consult your doctor before using Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml is generally considered safe for geriatric patients. However, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

What if I have taken an overdose of Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml

An overdose of ear drops is rare when used correctly in the ear. However, if the medication is accidentally swallowed or if too much is applied, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your ears completely dry while bathing, showering, or swimming by using earplugs or a cotton ball coated with petroleum jelly.
  • Avoid swimming until your doctor confirms that the ear infection has completely cleared.
  • Never insert cotton buds, keys, hairpins, or any other sharp objects into your ear canal, as these can scratch the delicate skin and worsen the infection.
  • Clean your headphones, earplugs, or hearing aids regularly with disinfectant wipes to avoid reintroducing bacteria or fungus into your ear.
  • Gently dry your ears with a hair dryer on its lowest, coolest setting held at arm's length if water accidentally gets inside.

Health Queries

I have recurring bacterial or fungal ear infections, and Neosporin-H is not curing the issue properly. What alternative medicine or ear drops should I use?

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

Since Neosporin-H contains only antibiotics and a steroid, it will not cure a fungal infection (otomycosis) and may fail against resistant bacteria. For fungal ear infections, clotrimazole ear drops are typically prescribed. For resistant bacterial infections, fluoroquinolone drops like ofloxacin or ciprofloxacin are highly effective.\n\nHowever, you must consult an ENT specialist before switching medications. They need to examine your eardrum to ensure it is intact, as some drops can damage the inner ear if perforated. An ENT can also perform a professional ear cleaning (micro-suction) which is crucial for the drops to work effectively. Keep your ears strictly dry.

Fluid is draining from both of my ears. What medicine or ear drops should I use?

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

Fluid draining from both ears is a serious symptom that requires an immediate medical evaluation. Please do not use any over-the-counter ear drops or medicines right now. If your eardrums are ruptured, certain drops can enter the middle ear and cause severe pain or permanent damage. This drainage is often due to an ear infection with a perforated eardrum. Keep the ears completely dry (avoid getting water in them during baths) and see a healthcare professional or ENT specialist immediately. They must physically examine your ears to safely prescribe the correct prescription antibiotic drops or oral medications.

Every time my ear itches, I wonder?what to do about it.

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

Dryness, allergies, fungal infections, earwax, and irritation from wearing cotton buds, earbuds, or pins inside the ear are common causes of ear itching. To prevent damage to the ear canal and exacerbate the issue, refrain from scratching or sticking things inside the ear. Avoid applying oil or sporadic drops without a doctor's prescription, and keep the ears dry, especially after washing. See an ENT expert if you experience pain, discharge, an unpleasant odour, hearing loss, or chronic itching. You might need medicated ear drops or adequate cleaning. Treatment for fungal or skin-related ear issues may occasionally be necessary.

I am experiencing pain while using Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml. Why?

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Candibiotic Plus is a prescription-only medication and should be used only if prescribed by a doctor. It may cause mild pain, burning, or irritation, especially if the ear is already inflamed or infected. Temporary discomfort can occur after applying the drops, but severe or worsening pain may indicate irritation, sensitivity to the medicine, or an underlying ear problem such as a damaged eardrum. If the pain persists, becomes severe, or is associated with swelling, dizziness, ear discharge, or hearing changes, stop using the drops and consult an ENT specialist.

I have itching in both the ear canal and the outer ear. There is very little wax, but when I use a cotton swab, it comes out slightly damp or with light, flaky material. How should I treat it?

G.santoshini Reddy

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

Itching in the ear canal and outer ear with little wax and flaky or damp material is often due to dryness, mild fungal infection, or irritation from using cotton swabs. Avoid using cotton buds or inserting anything into the ear, as this can worsen irritation and infection. Keep your ears dry, and avoid moisture from water or sweat. You may use a mild antifungal or soothing ear drop only after consulting a doctor, as the exact treatment depends on the cause. If itching persists, worsens, or is associated with pain, discharge, or hearing changes, it is best to see an ENT specialist for proper examination and treatment.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml to start to work: The time required for Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml last: The duration of Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml’s effect is clinically not established.

What if you forget to take Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml

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

Storage

• Store Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml ear drops at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F).

Drug Warnings

  • Check the liquid before each use; do not use the drops if you notice any unusual colour change, cloudiness, or floating particles.
  • Do not let the dropper tip touch your ear, fingers, or any other surface to prevent introducing bacteria into the bottle.
  • Ensure your eardrum is intact before starting therapy; using these drops with a ruptured eardrum can lead to hearing damage.
  • Do not use Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml for longer than prescribed, as prolonged use of antibiotics or steroids can lead to secondary infections or skin thinning inside the ear.
  • Avoid using other ear drops at the same time unless explicitly instructed by your ear specialist.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Using other topical ear medications concurrently may interfere with the absorption or effectiveness of Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml. Talk to your doctor if you are using other ear drops.
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Drug-Food Interactions

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  • There are no known interactions between Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml ear drops and food or alcohol since this medicine is applied locally in the ear canal.
     
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FAQs

Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml is used to treat bacterial and fungal ear infections.
Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml consists of Clotrimazole, Neomycin, and Beclometasone. It stops microbial growth at the infected site in the ear and provides relief from pain and inflammation.
Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml is for otic (ear) use only. Wash your hands before and after administering ear drops. To prevent contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your ear while administering the drops. Do not use the drops if you think that they are contaminated.
Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml can be used with other ear medications if prescribed by the doctor. You are advised to maintain at least a gap of 20-30 minutes between Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml and other ear medications.
Please do not stop using Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml on your own, even if the symptoms are relieved until the course advised by the doctor is finished.
If the medicine gets into your eyes, wash them with running water immediately several times. If the ear drops are accidentally swallowed, rinse your mouth with clean water. Please seek medical attention if you have any further difficulty.
No, you should not use Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml if you have a torn or perforated eardrum, as the ingredients can leak into your inner ear and cause damage. Talk to your doctor to check your ear before starting treatment.
No, it is highly recommended to keep your ears completely dry while treating an ear infection. Getting water in your ears can slow down your recovery and make the infection worse. Talk to your doctor for advice on when it is safe to swim again.
Dizziness can happen if the ear drops are too cold when applied. To prevent this, hold the bottle in your hands for a few minutes to warm it to body temperature before putting the drops in your ear. Talk to your doctor if severe dizziness continues.
You should only use Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml in children if it has been specifically prescribed by a paediatrician. Children's ear canals are delicate, and the safety of these drops depends on their age and health condition. Talk to your doctor before administering this medication to a child.
It is best to avoid wearing hearing aids, earplugs, or headphones while treating an active ear infection, as they can trap moisture and bacteria inside the ear. Talk to your doctor about when you can safely resume using your ear devices.
No, Candibiotic Plus Ear Drops 5 ml is strictly formulated for use in the ear only. Applying these drops to your eyes can cause serious injury or irritation. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you accidentally get the medication in your eyes.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
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