Lidocaine + Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol ear prep
Indications
Lidocaine + Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol ear prep is used for:
Otitis externa, other inflammatory conditions where bacterial infection is present or suspected
Adult Dose
Aural
Adult
2-3 drops instilled into the ear every 2-3 hours until control is achieved, then can be reduced
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Viral, fungal or tuberculous conditions.Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation
Precautions
Topical administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animals can cause abnormalities of foetal development. The relevance of this finding to human beings has not been established. However, topical steroids should not be used extensively in pregnancy, e.g. in large amounts or for prolonged periods
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Lidocaine + Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol ear prep :
Burning and itching sensation. Ototoxicity.
Mechanism of Action
This is a combination of three medicines: Lidocaine/Lignocaine, Betamethasone and Chloramphenicol which treat ear infections. Lidocaine/Lignocaine is a local anesthetic which works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain thereby decreasing pain sensation. Betamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy after an allergy or infection. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.