Simercetin Ear Drop

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Biomedica International
Active Ingredient	Chloramphenicol (5% w/v)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Amphenicols
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Chloramphenicol
User Rating	5.0
User Reviews	477

FAQ

Can I stop taking Simercetin when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Simercetin and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

What if I don't get better after using Simercetin?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

How long does Simercetin takes to work?

Usually, Simercetin starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if you forget to take Simercetin?

If you miss a dose of Simercetin, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Simercetin Ear Drop Reviews

Simercetin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is instilled in the ear to treat infections of the ear caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems.

Simercetin helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the ear. Wait for at least 5 minutes before applying any other medication to the same ear. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

It is active against many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of ear infections (e.g. viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of this antibiotic can lead to unpleasant side effects and a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.

The most common side effect seen after administration is temporary ear discomfort. Inform your doctor if this persists or if your condition worsens. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. This medicine should not be used for longer than one week.

How Simercetin Ear Drop Works

Simercetin is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria that cause ear infections. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the ear infection.

How to Use Simercetin 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 Simercetin Ear Drop

In Ear infection: Simercetin is used to treat ear infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria. It stops the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection. It also helps relieve symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling and ear discharge. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections.You should use Simercetin for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Even after your infection is completely cured, you may have to use it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Uses of Simercetin Ear Drop

Ear infection

Simercetin Ear Drop Side Effects

Ear discomfort

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Simercetin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Simercetin is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Quick Tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
You have been prescribed Simercetin for the treatment of bacterial infections of the ear.
It should not be used for longer than one week.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your ear, to avoid contamination.
Discard after 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Lie with the affected ear uppermost for at least ten minutes after putting the drops to avoid the drops running out.

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Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 802-803.
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