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Clocip 1% Ear Drops

Manufactured byCipla Ltd.
ContainsClotrimazole
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Clocip 1% Ear Drops is an antifungal medication that is used for the treatment of fungal infections in the ear (Otomycosis). This medicine is not recommended for use if you are known allergic to it.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Clocip 1% Ear Drops

Canazole 1% Ear Drops
Lupin Ltd.
Candid 1% Ear Drops
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Clocip 1% Ear Drops

Ringing or buzzing in the ears

Ear discomfort

Decrease/loss of hearing

Uses of Clocip 1% Ear Drops

What is it prescribed for?

Otomycosis

This medicine is used to treat inflammation, itching and ringing caused by fungal infection in the ear.

Swimmer's ear

This medicine is used to treat swimmer's ear (infection in the outer ear canal) which is characterized by redness in the outer ear with warmth and pain.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is relatively safe for use until the first trimester of pregnancy. However, they should be used only if clearly needed and only under the supervision of your doctor. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to clotrimazole or any other active inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is relatively safe for use until the first trimester of pregnancy. However, they should be used only if clearly needed and only under the supervision of your doctor. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

Other medicines

This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Ear irritation

This medicine may cause irritation in the ear. Report any such symptoms to the doctor on priority.

Use only in confirmed infection

This medicine should not be used until the infection is diagnosed by a doctor. Other diseases may also show similar symptoms.

Missed Dose

Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not instill a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
Use/administer this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine stops the growth of fungi by disrupting certain vital processes in the cell.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Topical antifungals

Schedule

OTC

Clotrimazole - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 23 October 2019]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00257

Clotrimazole [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [cited 11 November 2019]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Clotrimazole

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Information on this page was last updated on 4 May 2020

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