OTOGON Ear Drops 10ml
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Introduction About OTOGON EAR DROPS
OTOGON EAR DROPS is a combination of Lidocaine and Phenazone which belongs to the group of medicines called Local Anesthetics and Analgesic and anesthetic agents respectively. It is intended for local symptomatic management and relief of pain in the diseases of the middle ear without tympanic perforation. It is also used to manage acute inflammation of the middle ear, middle ear inflammation as a complication after flu, and barotraumatic damage of the middle ear (barotraumatic otitis).
OTOGON EAR DROPS is not recommended to use in patients who have or had perforated or burst ear drum (tympanic perforation) and chronic otitis media.
OTOGON EAR DROPS should be used with caution among pregnant and breastfeeding women OTOGON EAR DROPS should be used with caution in children, infants, and elderly patients.
The most common side effect of this medicine is vertigo, nausea, and involuntary eye movements. Contact your physician if any of the above side effects worsen.
Uses Of OTOGON EAR DROPS
It is used to manage local symptomatic management of:
- acute otitis media
- otitis as a complication after the flu
- barotraumatic otitis
How OTOGON EAR DROPS Works
OTOGON EAR DROPS is a combination of Lidocaine and Phenazone where Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that stops the sodium ions from passing through the voltage-gated channels so signals for pain are stopped even before the signal is formed by blocking the conduction of nerve impulses. Phenazone works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause fever, pain, and inflammation (redness and swelling).
How to use OTOGON EAR DROPS
Use OTOGON EAR DROPS as advised by your physician. It is for external use only. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition. Check the label for directions before use.
Side Effects Of OTOGON EAR DROPS
Common
- vertigo
- nausea
- involuntary eye movements
- itching, burning, redness, oozing sores in the ear
Rare
- local allergic reactions (symptoms like itching, maculopapular rash)
- auditory canal hyperemia
Stop using OTOGON EAR DROPS and contact your physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- ear discharge develops (during management)
How To Manage Side Effects
Nausea or Vomiting:
Try to take OTOGON EAR DROPS with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals, and do not eat oil-rich or spicy food. Consult your physician if your symptom does not improve.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
OTOGON EAR DROPS should be used with caution in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your physician before using it.
Breastfeeding
OTOGON EAR DROPS should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may pass through breast milk. Consult your physician before using it.
Alcohol
Avoid consumption of alcohol while using OTOGON EAR DROPS.
Allergy
Do not use OTOGON EAR DROPS if you are allergic to Lidocaine, Phenazone, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Others
OTOGON EAR DROPS is not recommended for use if you:
- have perforated or burst ear drum (tympanic perforation)
- have chronic otitis media
Use in pediatrics:
OTOGON EAR DROPS should be used with caution in children and in infants. Consult your physician before using it.
Use in geriatrics:
In elderly patients, OTOGON EAR DROPS should be used with caution. Consult your physician before using it.
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before using OTOGON EAR DROPS, inform your doctor if you are taking any medicine including medicine taken without prescription and herbal preparations.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally uses too much of OTOGON EAR DROPS, consult your physician immediately. The symptoms of overdose may occur in patients with perforated eardrums and the symptoms are dizziness, general weakness, excitation, respiratory disorder, cramping, nausea, and vomiting.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Lidocaine, Phenazone |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Local Anesthetics, Analgesic and anesthetic agents |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Otitis, Acute otitis media, and Barotraumatic otitis |
| Dosage Forms | : | Ear drops |
More Information
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature
FAQs About OTOGON EAR DROPS
In which condition I should avoid OTOGON EAR DROPS?
OTOGON EAR DROPS should not be used in patients with a perforated eardrum. OTOGON EAR DROPS should be used with caution in patients with Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency as there is a risk of methemoglobinemia (increased hemoglobin levels in the blood that can lead to decreased oxygen levels).
What happens if I use more OTOGON EAR DROPS?
If you or anyone else accidentally uses too much of OTOGON EAR DROPS, consult your physician immediately. The symptoms of overdose may occur in patients with perforated eardrums and the symptoms are dizziness, general weakness, excitation, respiratory disorder, cramping, nausea, and vomiting.
When to seek medical emergency while using OTOGON EAR DROPS?
Stop using OTOGON EAR DROPS and contact your physician immediately if you experience any ear discharge developing during management. If symptoms do not improve within 7 days or worsen rapidly or significantly at any time, consult your physician, who may decide to change your management.
How to use OTOGON EAR DROPS?
Use OTOGON EAR DROPS as advised by your physician. It is for external use only. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
What for OTOGON EAR DROPS used?
OTOGON EAR DROPS intended for local symptomatic management and relief of pain in the diseases of the middle ear without tympanic perforation. It is used to manage acute inflammation of the middle ear, middle ear inflammation as a complication after flu, and barotraumatic damage of the middle ear (barotraumatic otitis).
References
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