Expert advice for Otogesic Ear Drop
Avoid prolonged use. Always follow label instructions or instructions of your doctor regarding use of dibucaine ointment. In patients with hemorrhoids, stop use of dibucaine and contact your doctor immediately if you notice bleeding from anus (rectal bleeding). Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment with dibucaine, or if you notice redness, irritation, swelling, bleeding, or any new symptoms. Do not use dibucaine ointment in children aged below 2 years. Avoid exposing affected areas to sunlight or tanning beds after applying dibucaine ointment. Wear protective clothing or use sunscreens for protection. Dibucaine ointment is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly with water in case of accidental contact. Do not use dibucaine on open wounds, dry, chapped or irritated skin. Before applying dibucaine, wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water and pat dry gently with a soft cloth or tissue. You may cover the treated skin with a light dressing (light bandage or gauze). Avoid dressings that do not allow air to pass through it (occlusive dressings) such as plastic wraps. Do consult your doctor before using dibucaine, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Composition
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Dibucaine (1.1% w/w) |
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Side Effect
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Common
Palpitations, Increased sensitivity to light, Chest pain, Contact dermatitis, Diarrhoea, Eye irritation, Skin irritation. |
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How to works
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How Otogesic Ear Drop works
Otogesic Ear Drop is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain to decrease the sensation of pain. |
