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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Candibiotic is a medication that has anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-allergic properties.
Indications Candibiotic
It is used to eliminate diseases in the ear area that have an inflammatory and allergic nature, including:
- acute otitis (external, as well as diffuse or middle);
- chronic otitis in the acute stage;
- pathological conditions that arise due to surgical interventions performed in the area of the hearing organs.
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Pharmacodynamics
Ear drops Candibiotic are a complex of therapeutic agents from different drug groups, which are specially selected for the treatment of ENT organs.
An imidazole derivative is the substance clotrimazole, which has a broad-spectrum antifungal effect (local effect). The antifungal effect of clotrimazole is due to its ability to destroy the process of binding the element of the cell walls of fungi - ergosterol. As a result, the permeability of the walls changes, which provokes lysis of the fungal cell.
The bacteriostatic antibacterial agent chloramphenicol has a wide range of activity against various microbes - gram-positive and -negative. The antibacterial effect of the drug is aimed at disrupting the processes of protein binding inside bacterial cells.
GCS beclomethasone is a component of the drug, providing anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects.
Lidocaine, a local anesthetic, is needed in this combination as an analgesic substance. It allows reversible blocking of the transmission of nerve reactions, preventing the passage of sodium ions through the membrane.
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Dosing and administration
The therapeutic agent must be instilled into the external auditory canal area – in a dosage of 4-5 drops. The procedure must be performed 3-4 times a day.
A noticeable improvement in the patient's condition is often noted after 3-5 days of therapy. On average, the medication course lasts for 7-10 days.
Use Candibiotic during pregnancy
Candibiotic can be used during pregnancy or lactation only with the individual permission of the attending physician.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications:
- the presence of hypersensitivity to the components of the drops;
- the presence of damage in the area of the eardrum.
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Side effects Candibiotic
Occasionally, the use of drops causes some side effects - burning or itching in the area treated with the medication.
In addition, there is a possibility of the appearance of allergy symptoms, which are associated with the presence of high sensitivity to drugs.
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Storage conditions
Candibiotic should be stored in the original bottle. The temperature should not exceed 25°C.
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Shelf life
Candibiotic can be used for the next 2 years from the date of release of the drug.
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Application for children
The medicine should not be prescribed to children under 6 years of age.
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Analogues
The following drugs are analogs of the medication: Polydexa, Cetraxal Plus, and Auricularium.
Reviews
Candibiotic receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from patients. Many patients who have treated pathological conditions affecting the auditory organs speak of the high effectiveness of the drug, which is complemented by an almost complete absence of any side effects.
Of course, it is necessary to keep in mind that only an experienced otolaryngologist can prescribe such a medicine and exclusively to eliminate ear diseases indicated in the medication’s indications.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Candibiotic" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.