Otek AC Ear Drop is a combination medicine that is used to treat ear pain. It numbs the pain that occurs with ear infections caused by bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms of inflammation such as pain, itchiness, and irritation.

Otek AC Ear Drop is to be used as per the label instructions or as suggested by your doctor. This medicine must be applied only to the affected ear. Use for as long as the doctor has prescribed. Wash your hands before administering the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose.

Generally, this is a safe medicine. However, it may cause mild and temporary irritation in the ear. Consult your doctor if any side effects persist or worry you. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.

The medicines that are used externally usually do not get affected by other medicines, however, you should let your doctor know if you are taking any medicines to ensure safety. Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients of this medicine, refrain from using the medicine.

Uses of Otek AC Ear Drop

Treatment of Ear pain

Benefits of Otek AC Ear Drop

In Treatment of Ear pain

Otek AC Ear Drop is a combination of medicines used to treat ear pain that occurs with ear infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing and stopping the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection. It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling and ear discharge. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back.

Side effects of Otek AC 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 Otek AC

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Otek AC 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 Otek AC Ear Drop works

Otek AC Ear Drop is a combination of two medicines: Benzocaine and Chloramphenicol. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain which decreases sensation of pain. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Otek AC Ear Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Otek AC Ear Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Otek AC Ear Drop?

If you miss a dose of Otek AC Ear Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Otek AC Ear Drop

₹72.7/Ear Drop

Otek-AC Neo Ear Drop

FDC Ltd

₹79.85/ear drop

same price

Quick tips

Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the drop in these areas.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to prevent contamination.
Stop using medicine and inform your doctor if you notice a rash, burning sensation or allergic reaction.

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Patient concerns

Hi, by mistake I put the OTEK-AC EAR drop in to my Eye. any side effect is there?

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

One drop will not cause any harm

Ears pain? Ears water leaking and pain

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

It can be otitis media. Use otek Ac ear drops. May need antibiotics. Consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination

There is continuous buzzing sound in my ears and I am taking these medicines Tab - Lcz hs Drop- otek-ac+ Tab-zithrox

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT

Please use this app to find and meet a good ENT Specialist in your city to examine you & do the needful. If you are able to make it to Bangalore, I would be very happy to help you out myself. My clinic Healthcare@Basaveshwaranagar is easily navigable to in Google Maps

From childhood im having a ear problem. Earlier from my left ear thick liquid was flowing that is around age of 10. Doctor given otek-ac. I used that left ear is okay now. If i remember correctly at age of 20 same problem is in my right ear. Since then i m using same otec- ac till now. Every 5- 6 days once im using then it blocks again it flows. Is there any drop advisable that can solve the problem.

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Visit ent specialist for ear examination and ear drum status

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi Kindly consult to Ayurvedic doctor at your local city area , face to face consult is needed.

What is Otek AC Ear Drop used for?

Otek AC Ear Drop is used to treat ear infections such as otitis externa (infection of the outer ear canal), and for relief of ear pain associated with these infections. Otek AC Ear Drop contains benzocaine, which is a local anesthetic that numbs pain, and chloramphenicol, which is an antibiotic that kills bacteria causing the infection.

When should I not use Otek AC Ear Drop?

You should not use Otek AC Ear Drop if you have a known allergy to benzocaine, chloramphenicol, or other ingredients in the medicine. Otek AC Ear Drop should also be avoided if you have a perforated eardrum or a hole in the eardrum.

Are there any serious side effects of Otek AC Ear Drop I should watch for?

The serious side effects of Otek AC Ear Drop include severe burning, swelling, or rash in the ear, allergic reactions like difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, throat, or hives, or oozing or discharge from the ear. Seek immediate medical help if these occur.

How long should I use Otek AC Ear Drop?

Use Otek AC Ear Drop only for the prescribed duration. Do not exceed the recommended course, as overuse may increase the risk of side effects or resistance.

How long will Otek AC Ear Drop take to clear my infection?

The exact time Otek AC Ear Drop takes to clear the infection is not known. However, you may notice improvement in your symptoms within a few days of use. Otek AC Ear Drop may take a few days to a week to completely eradicate the infection.

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