Clotrimazole 1% Ear prep
Indications
Clotrimazole 1% Ear prep is used for:
Fungal otitis externa
Adult Dose
Otic/Aural Fungal otitis externa Adult: Apply 2-3 drops in the affected ear two or three times daily.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity
Precautions
Childn <3 yrs. Pregnancy, lactation.If local intolerance develops, consider withdrawal of the medicine and institution of appropriate therapy. Clotrimazole ear drop is not intended for ophthalmic use.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Antagonism with polyene antibiotics.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Clotrimazole 1% Ear prep :
This drug is generally well tolerated.
Mechanism of Action
Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal which binds to phospholipids in the cell membrane altering cell wall permeability causing a loss in essential intracellular elements.