Candibiotic is a drug used in otology. Combined drugs containing corticosteroids and antimicrobial agents.
Indications for use
Allergic and inflammatory diseases of the external and middle ear; otorrhea; infectious diseases of the external and middle ear caused by microorganisms sensitive to the drug. Surgical interventions on the mastoid process.
Composition
- active ingredients: chloramphenicol, clotrimazole, beclomethasone dipropionate, lidocaine hydrochloride;
- 1 ml of solution contains chloramphenicol 50 mg, clotrimazole 10 mg, beclomethasone dipropionate 0.25 mg, lidocaine hydrochloride 20 mg;
- excipients: glycerin, propylene glycol.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug and to other amide local anesthetics.
Chickenpox, herpes simplex or shingles, ruptured eardrum.
Adverse reactions
Allergic reactions are possible, including itching, burning and tingling at the site of injection; erythema, urticaria, edema, contact dermatitis, blurred vision.
Method of application
For topical use.
Adults and children over 12 years of age – instill 3-4 drops of the drug into the ear canal 3-4 times a day.
The course of treatment, which is set individually, depending on the severity and course of the disease, is on average 5–7 days.
Children aged 2 to 12 years – 2 drops 4 times a day. The course of treatment is 5 days.
To use the drug, tilt your head, put the required number of drops into your ear, and keep your head tilted for a while to ensure the drug penetrates the ear canal.
Application features
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Despite the fact that clinical and experimental studies have not established a negative effect on the health of the mother or fetus, the drug should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Children
The medicine is used in children aged 2 years and older.
Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms
Does not affect.
Overdose
Not described.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions
Not described. Given the low percutaneous absorption of the individual active ingredients of the drug, drug interactions with concomitant systemic drugs are considered unlikely.
Storage conditions
Store in a dry, dark place out of reach of children at a temperature of 2 to 8 °C.












