Chlorocain Ear Drop

Chloramphenicol (NA)

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Chlorocain Ear Drop is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is instilled in the ear to treat infections of the ear caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Jan 2026 | 04:03 PM (IST)

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Chloramphenicol (NA)

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Nri Vision Care India Limited

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Product introduction

Chlorocain Ear Drop helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the ear. Wait for at least 5 minutes before applying any other medication to the same ear. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

It is active against many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of ear infections (e.g. viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of this antibiotic can lead to unpleasant side effects and a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.

The most common side effect seen after administration is temporary ear discomfort. Inform your doctor if this persists or if your condition worsens. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. This medicine should not be used for longer than one week.

Uses of Chlorocain Ear Drop

Ear infection

Benefits of Chlorocain Ear Drop

Ear infection
Chlorocain Ear Drop is used to treat ear infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria. It stops the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection. It also helps relieve symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling and ear discharge. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections.

You should use Chlorocain Ear Drop for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Even after your infection is completely cured, you may have to use it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Side effects of Chlorocain Ear Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Chlorocain

Ear discomfort

How to use Chlorocain Ear Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside ear.

How Chlorocain Ear Drop works

Chlorocain Ear Drop is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria that cause ear infections. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the ear infection.

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Chlorocain Ear Drop for the treatment of bacterial infections of the ear.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your ear, to avoid contamination.
It should not be used for longer than one week.
Lie with the affected ear uppermost for at least ten minutes after putting the drops to avoid the drops running out.
Discard after 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Your doctor has prescribed Chlorocain Ear Drop to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
This can be taken either with or without food.
Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
Do not use Chlorocain Ear Drop if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Chlorocain Ear Drop is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Chlorocain Ear Drop may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

How long does Chlorocain Ear Drop takes to work?

Usually, Chlorocain Ear Drop starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if I don't get better after using Chlorocain Ear Drop?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Chlorocain Ear Drop when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Chlorocain Ear Drop and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nitrobenzenes

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OTOLOGICALS

Action Class

Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors- Chloramphenicol

References

MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1526-29.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 802-803.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 244-25.
Chloramphenicol. Romford, Essex: Martindale Pharma; 1998 [revised 9 Jul. 2001]. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Nri Vision Care India Limited
Address: Rajapur, Sector 9, Rohini, Delhi, 110085

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General Information

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Marketer

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Product introduction

Uses of Chlorocain Ear Drop

Benefits of Chlorocain Ear Drop

Side effects of Chlorocain Ear Drop

How to use Chlorocain Ear Drop

How Chlorocain Ear Drop works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

How long does Chlorocain Ear Drop takes to work?

What if I don't get better after using Chlorocain Ear Drop?

Can I stop taking Chlorocain Ear Drop when my symptoms are relieved?

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