Generic
Chloramphenicol + Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Indications
Acute bacterial ear infections
Dosage Administration
Otic/Aural Otitis externa: Instill 2-3 drops into the ear bid-tid.
Contraindications
Avoid prolonged use. Discontinue immediately if local hypersensitivity reactions occur.
Side Effects
Decreased effects of iron and vitamin B12 in anaemic patients. Phenobarbitone and rifampin reduce efficacy of chloramphenicol. Impairs the action of oral contraceptives. Potentially Fatal: Increases the effect of oral anticoagulants, oral hypoglycaemic agents, phenytoin. Avoid concomitant administration with drugs that depress bone marrow function.
Pregnancy And Lactation
History of hypersensitivity or toxic reaction to the drug; Perforated ear drum. Herpes simplex and other virul conditions of the eye or ear, mycosis.
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