Otinex Ear Drop is a medicine used to treat bacterial ear infections. It prevents the growth of the bacteria that cause infection in the ears. It also relieves the symptoms of inflammation such as pain, itchiness, and irritation.

Otinex Ear Drop is to be used only in the affected ear. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.

Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your nose or mouth, immediately rinse it with cold water.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

Uses of Otinex Ear Drop

Treatment of Ear infection

Benefits of Otinex Ear Drop

In Treatment of Ear infection

Otinex Ear Drop is used to treat infections in the ear caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, or irritation in the ear. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Otinex 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 Otinex

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

How to use Otinex 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 Otinex Ear Drop works

Otinex Ear Drop is a combination of four medicines. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria. 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 infection. Prednisolone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Acetic acid belongs to the class of medications called antibacterial and antifungal agents. It works by maintaining the pH thereby preventing the growth of bacteria and fungi. Benzocaine works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain. Thus, Otinex Ear Drop treats ear infections.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Otinex 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 Otinex Ear Drop?

If you miss a dose of Otinex 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.

Otinex Ear Drop

₹55.3/Ear Drop

Otocin-C Ear Drop

Mankind Pharma Ltd

₹69.5/ear drop

22% costlier

Quick tips

Otinex Ear Drop must be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your ear, to avoid contamination.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another ear infection.
Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the drop in these areas.
Stop using medicine and inform your doctor if you notice ear irritation, burning sensation or allergic reaction.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class

OTOLOGICALS

Patient concerns

Ear itchin. And redness during day time more and decreased hearing loss pain sensitive

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

It can be ear infection with fungal infection. Get your ear checked by as ENT specialist

Ear discharge because of swimming

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

It's infection in ear. Can be a hole in ear. Get your ear checked

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References

Bell Pharma. Prednisolone Acetate + Chloramphenicol + Acetic Acid + Benzocaine Propylene Glycol. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Chloramphenicol. Romford, Essex: Martindale Pharma; 1998 [revised 9 Jul. 2001]. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Prednisolone sodium phosphate. Jordbro, Sweden: RPH Pharmaceuticals AB; 1992 [revised 28 Nov. 2018]. [24 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Acetic acid. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Benzocaine. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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