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Flan Eye/Ear Drops is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Flan Eye/Ear Drops also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Flan Eye/Ear Drops depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Flan Eye/Ear Drops as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Flan Eye/Ear Drops normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Flan Eye/Ear Drops's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Flan Eye/Ear Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Flan Eye/Ear Drops is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Flan Eye/Ear Drops have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Flan Eye/Ear Drops may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Flan Eye/Ear Drops, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Flan Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Flan Eye/Ear Drops safe for pregnant women?
Flan can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Flan right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Flan Eye/Ear Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Flan may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Flan, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Flan.
What is the effect of Flan Eye/Ear Drops on the Kidneys?
Flan may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flan Eye/Ear Drops on the Liver?
Flan is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flan Eye/Ear Drops on the Heart?
Side effects of Flan rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flan Eye/Ear Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flan Eye/Ear Drops habit forming or addictive?
Flan Eye/Ear Drops is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Flan Eye/Ear Drops can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flan Eye/Ear Drops only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flan Eye/Ear Drops cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Flan Eye/Ear Drops
When consumed with certain foods, Flan Eye/Ear Drops may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flan Eye/Ear Drops
Consuming Flan Eye/Ear Drops with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Do not take Flan along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
No, Flan does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Discontinuing Flan on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Flan can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Flan is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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