Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml
About Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml
Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml is a combination medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the ear. An ear infection occurs when the bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. Symptoms include pain or discomfort inside the ear, pus or fluid-like drainage from the ear, feeling of pressure inside the ear, and loss of hearing. Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml does not work against infections caused by fungi and viruses.
Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml contains Polymyxin B, Chloramphenicol, and Dexamethasone. Polymyxin B works by damaging the bacterial cell membrane. Chloramphenicol kills the bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required for survival of the bacteria. Dexamethasone blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation. Together, Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml helps in treating bacterial ear infections.
You are advised to use Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as irritation, itching and stinging sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Talk to your doctor if the irritation persists despite using Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml for a week or if it worsens. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor. Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Keep your doctor informed regarding your health condition and the medicines you are taking to prevent any side effects/interactions.
Uses of Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml
Medicinal Benefits
Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml is a combination medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the ear. Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml contains Polymyxin B, Chloramphenicol, and Dexamethasone. Polymyxin B has a bactericidal activity that works by damaging the bacterial cell membrane. Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required for the survival of the bacteria. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation. Together, Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml helps in treating bacterial ear infections.
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Side Effects of Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml
Drug Warnings
Do not use Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Talk to your doctor if the irritation persists or worsens. Inform your doctor if you have a perforated eardrum, chronic otitis media (middle ear infection), ototoxicity (ear poisoning), or kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ocan Plus Ear Drops 5 ml should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial ear infections: An ear infection occurs when the bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. An ear infection occurs when the Eustachian tubes (small tubes that run from each ear to the back of the throat) become blocked or swollen. Ear infections can be painful due to inflammation and fluid build-up. Symptoms include pain or discomfort inside the ear, pus or fluid-like drainage from the ear, feeling of pressure inside the ear, and loss of hearing.