Candiflox
Rx0.3%+1%+0.025%+2% • Ear Drop
Indications & Uses
Candistin ear drop is indicated for the treatment of superficial bacterial and fungal infections of the external auditory canal and the middle ear, caused by organisms susceptible to the action of Ofloxacin and Clotrimazole.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults & Children: Instill 2-5 drops three to four times daily into the affected ear for 7-14 days. Otitis Externa with intact tympanic membrane: From age 06 months & older. Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media with perforated tympanic membrane: 12 years & older. Instruction to use: To apply, tilt head to one side so that the ear is facing up. Then gently pull the ear lobe up & backward in case of adults and children older than 3 years. In case of pediatric patients gently pull the ear lobe down & backward.
Side Effects
The systemic side-effects are not common with this ear drops. The following adverse reactions may be observed when using Candistin: itching, burning, irritation, dryness, earache, headache, vertigo, dizziness, redness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acne form eruptions and hypopigmentation.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
If a favorable response does not occur in one week, discontinue the use of Candistin and obtain cultures to guide further treatment. As with other anti-infective preparations, prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms. If local irritation or sensitization occurs, discontinue Candistin and institute appropriate therapy. If otorrhea persists after a full course of therapy, or if two or more episodes of otorrhea occur within six months, further evaluation is recommended to exclude an underlying condition such as cholesteatoma, foreign body, or a tumor. Not for Ophthalmic use. Not for injection.
Contraindications
This ear drop is contraindicated in patients with sensitive to Ofloxacin or other quinolone, or to any of the components of this medications. It is contra-indicated in viral infections of the ear.