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Otobiotic SF Eye Drops
Manufactured byENTOD PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsLidocaine (2 %w/v) + Clotrimazole (1 %w/v) + Ofloxacin (0.3 %w/v)
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Description
Otobiotic SF Eye Drops is a combination of Lidocaine, Clotrimazole and Ofloxacin. This medicine is used to treat eye and ear infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing the infection-causing bacteria and also reduces the swelling/redness associated with an infection.
Otobiotic SF Eye Drops may cause some side effects such as burning sensation, irritation, and dryness of the eyes/ears. These symptoms usually subside on their own. However, consult your doctor if these symptoms persist for a long time or become severe.
Otobiotic SF Eye Drops is meant for use in eyes and ears only. It should be instilled as prescribed by your doctor. Continue taking the medicine for the prescribed duration only. This medicine is effective only for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and not viruses or fungi.
Otobiotic SF Eye Drops is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are using any other eye/ear drops or have any other eye/ear problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Otobiotic SF Eye Drops
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Otobiotic SF Eye Drops
Application site redness, itching, and burning
Uses of Otobiotic SF Eye Drops
What is it prescribed for?
Bacterial eye infections
Otobiotic SF Eye Drops is used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. It relieves pain,swelling, redness and itching caused by infection.
Bacterial ear Infections
Otobiotic SF Eye Drops is used to treat symptoms of ear infections such as pain, swelling, redness and itching caused by bacteria.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required for Otobiotic SF Eye Drops to show its effect is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time for which Otobiotic SF Eye Drops remains active in your body is not clinically known.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 tendency has been reported for Otobiotic SF Eye Drops.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
It is not known whether Otobiotic SF Eye Drops affects your foetus. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known whether Otobiotic SF Eye Drops passes into breast milk or if it could affect your infant. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid using Otobiotic SF Eye Drops if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as severe itching, redness, eye irritation, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
It is not known whether Otobiotic SF Eye Drops affects your foetus. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Otobiotic SF Eye Drops passes into breast milk or if it could affect your infant. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
General warnings
Antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a condition in which the antibiotic is not effective against the bacteria. This can be avoided by following the dose and duration of Otobiotic SF Eye Drops as prescribed by your doctor.
Finish the entire course of treatment even if your symptoms get better. Alternatively, if your symptoms do not get better even after the prescribed duration, consult your doctor.
Contamination
Do not touch the tip of the dropper or any other surface while administering Otobiotic SF Eye Drops as this may lead to contamination of this medicine.
Contact lens
Do not wear contact lenses when you have an eye infection. Otobiotic SF Eye Drops should not be used while wearing contact lenses.
Driving or operating machines
Otobiotic SF Eye Drops may cause short-term blurring of vision, pain/irritation/discomfort in your eyes after instilling the drops. If you experience such symptoms, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines.
Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Otobiotic SF Eye Drops. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose with Otobiotic SF Eye Drops.
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
Ocular Toxicities
Otobiotic SF Eye Drops should be used with caution if you have a history of cataract (clouding of the lens of the eyes leading to blurred vision), glaucoma (eye condition due to increased pressure in the eyes that may lead to vision loss), or high intraocular pressure (fluid pressure inside your eyes) as it may worsen your condition. If this medicine is prescribed for more than 10 days, monitoring of the intraocular pressure is recommended.
Perforated eardrum
A perforated eardrum is a condition in which there is a hole or tear in the middle ear (tissue that separates your ear canal from your eardrum). It can result in hearing loss and also makes your middle ear prone to infections. Otobiotic SF Eye Drops should be used with caution if you have a perforated/ruptured eardrum due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Otobiotic SF Eye Drops is for external use only.
Administer it as directed by the doctor.
Avoid touching the tip of the dropper against your ear or eyes.
Close the cover of the bottle after use to keep it clean and free from contamination.
Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip.
Use it at around the same time daily for the ease of remembering.
Ensure that you complete the course of the treatment to prevent re-infection.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Otobiotic SF Eye Drops is a combination of Lidocaine, Clotrimazole and Ofloxacin. Lidocaine reduces pain sensation in the ear by blocking pain signals from the nerves to the brain. Clotrimazole is an antifungal that reduces fungal growth, whereas Neomycin is an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell division and repair. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell division and repair.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Local anesthetics, Antifungals, Antibiotics
Schedule
Schedule H
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Clotrimazole. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 28 September 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Lidocaine. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 28 September 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Ofloxacin. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 28 January 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 29 Oct 2021
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