WHAT IS CLOTRIN?
CLOTRIN contains Clotrimazole and Lignocaine
Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml belongs to a group of medications known as antifungals, used to treat various fungal infections, such as ringworm, athlete’s foot (ringworm of the foot), diaper rash, sweat rash and vaginal thrush.
Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin. Fungi can live in the air, soil, water, and plants. Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness and scaling of the skin.
Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml is composed of two medicines: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Lidocaine (local anaesthetic). Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication it works by stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane.
Lidocaine belongs to the class of local anaesthetics known as ‘numbing medication.’ It reduces pain by blocking the pain signals from nerves to the brain. It causes temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes.
Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml is available in the form of ear drops, ointment, cream, lotion, dusting powder, vaginal wash and tablet. Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection.
If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Like every medicine, Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml also has common side effects as every drug does. These side effects include itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Lidocaine or any other medications. Do not put dressing or bandage on the affected area when you apply cream/ointment/lotion unless the doctor advised you to do so.
Please check with your doctor before using Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml, if you have severe liver disease, heart and kidney diseases, and blood disorders (methemoglobinemia, a condition in which less oxygen is delivered to the cells).
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml. If nursing mothers apply Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.
Clotrin Ear Drop is a medicine used in the treatment of fungal infections in the ear. It works by killing and inhibiting the growth of fungi in the ear. This relieves discomfort, itching, irritation, and pain in the ear.
Clotrin Ear Drop is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. You can help the medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean, making sure they are dry, and washing your hands before and after treating the infection.
It may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness immediately following application. However, these side effects are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration.
It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, however, let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask the advice of your doctor before using the medicine. Read more: Clotrin Ear Drops
WHAT CLOTRIN IS USED FOR?
It is used for otomycosis (fungal ear infection)
Medicinal Benefits
Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml is used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm, athlete’s foot (ringworm of the foot), diaper rash, sweat rash and vaginal thrush. It consists of two medicines, namely: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Lidocaine (local anaesthetic).
Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication and treats fungal infections like vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and ringworm. It stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic and reduces pain by blocking the pain signals from nerves to the brain. It causes temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes.
Directions for Use
WARNING & PRECAUTION:
TALK TO DOCTOR
Talk to your doctor if you:
Are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
Have any other ear conditions
DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told youIf you use more CLOTRIN
If you use more of this medicine, contact your doctor or go to nearest hospital immediatelyIf you forget to use CLOTRIN
If you miss a dose of this medicine, do not make up the missed dose, take your next dose at your regular scheduled time
Do not use two doses at the same time to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop using CLOTRIN
Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so
SIDE EFFECTS OF CLOTRIN EAR DROPS 10ML:
As directed by the physcian.
STORAGE:
Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Store at a room temperature of 15-25°C
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before using Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml, let your doctor know if have a history of liver diseases, heart, kidney diseases, blood disorders (methemoglobinemia, a condition in which less oxygen is delivered to the cells) or allergic reactions to Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml and its components.
Do not apply Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml to blisters, cuts, wounds or lesions. Do not smoke or go near naked flames since fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings) that has been in contact with this product burns easily and is a serious fire hazard. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. If you apply Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml to breasts or nipple for treatment, wash it off while nursing your baby.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml may interact with respiratory-related medicines (budesonide, formoterol), pain killers (acetaminophen, hydrocodone), and local anaesthetics (prilocaine).
Clotrimazole in Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml may reduce the effectiveness of latex contraceptives. The patient should be advised to use alternative precautions for at least five days after using this product.
Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions found/ established. However avoiding fatty foods, alcohol, and caffeine can effectively manage fungal infections.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, other skin infections, severe liver disease, heart and kidney diseases, and blood disorders (methemoglobinemia, a condition in which less oxygen is delivered to the cells) before taking Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml. click here
Safety Advice
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ALCOHOL
No interaction found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml.
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PREGNANCY
Clotrimazole in Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml is a pregnancy C category drug. It is not known whether the Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml has harmful effects on the baby. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml.
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BREAST FEEDING
There is limited data on how Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml affects breastfeeding. Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml is generally safe to use when prescribed by the doctor during breastfeeding. However, if nursing mothers apply Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.
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DRIVING
Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
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LIVER
Let your doctor know if you have any history of severe liver diseases or hepatic impairment. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.
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KIDNEY
Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Fungal infections:
- Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and spread of the fungal infection.
- Do not scratch the affected area of skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
- Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
- Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
Athlete’s foot:
- Wash your socks, stockings, and tights in hot water regularly. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
- Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
Vaginal thrush:
- Follow a candida diet if you suffer from vaginal yeast infection. Candida diet excludes high sugary foods, some dairy products and foods with artificial preservatives.
- Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
Special Advise
It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the fungal infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment. Before applying Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml, clean and dry the affected area.
Avoid contacting ointment/cream/lotion/wash/powder forms of Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml with nose, mouth or eyes. If Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Clotrin Ear Drops 10 ml.
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