Olex Ear Drop

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Navil Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Chloramphenicol (NA) + Clotrimazole (NA) + Beclometasone (NA)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OTOLOGICALS
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	444

FAQ

What if you forget to take Olex?

If you miss a dose of Olex, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Olex Ear Drop Reviews

Olex is a combination medicine that is used to treat ear infections. It prevents the growth of the bacteria that cause infection in the ears. It also relieves the symptoms of inflammation such as redness, itchiness, and irritation.

Olex is to be used as per the label instructions or as suggested by your doctor. This medicine should be applied only to the affected ear. Use it regularly to get the most benefit. The course of the medicine should be completed even if you feel better. Wash your hands before and after instilling the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose.

Generally, this is a safe medicine. However, it may cause mild and temporary irritation in the ear. Consult your doctor if any side effects persist or worry you. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.

Before using it, tell your doctor if you have an underlying disease or are taking medicines for any health condition. The medicines that are used externally usually do not get affected by other medicines, however, you should let your doctor know if you are taking any medicines to ensure safety. Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How Olex Ear Drop Works

Olex is a combination of three medicines: Chloramphenicol, Clotrimazole and Beclometasone. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth while Clotrimazole is an antifungal which prevents the growth of fungi in the ear. Together, they treat your infection effectively. Beclometasone is a steroid. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make your ear red, swollen and itchy.

How to Use Olex Ear Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside ear.

Benefits of Olex Ear Drop

In Treatment of Ear infection: Olex is a combination of medicines used to treat ear infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection. It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling and ear discharge. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections.You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your infection is completely cured, you may have to use it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Uses of Olex Ear Drop

Treatment of Ear infection

Olex Ear Drop Side Effects

Irritation of ear

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Olex during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Olex during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Throw away any medicine left at the end of the course.
Stop using Olex and inform your doctor if you notice ear irritation, burning sensation or allergic reaction.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another ear infection.
Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the drop in these areas.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your ear, to avoid contamination.