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Oticlor, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. Other than this, Oticlor has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Oticlor depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Oticlor side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Oticlor 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.
It is also important to note that Oticlor has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Oticlor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oticlor related warnings section.
Oticlor is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oticlor are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Oticlor may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Oticlor, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Oticlor 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
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Is the use of Oticlor safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Oticlor during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Oticlor safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Oticlor. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Oticlor on the Kidneys?
Oticlor rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oticlor on the Liver?
Oticlor has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Oticlor on the Heart?
Oticlor may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Oticlor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oticlor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oticlor habit forming or addictive?
Oticlor is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Oticlor
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Oticlor with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oticlor
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Oticlor with alcohol.
Yes, Oticlor can be taken with ranitidine. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Oticlor along with ranitidine if taken as directed by a doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Oticlor can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Usually, other antibiotics are preferred to treat gonorrhea due to decreased side effects and greater efficacy along with faster recovery.
Oticlor is bacteriostatic at the therapeutic dose that means it inhibits the growth of the bacteria but it can be bactericidal at higher doses. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which it needs to survive. In the absence of protein synthesis, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed.
Yes, Oticlor can treat meningitis. It is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis that causes inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord. The duration of the treatment is usually 2 weeks.
Oticlor is a brand name of chloramphenicol and it comes in the various dosage forms such as an oral tablet, capsule, syrup, and eye drops. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called amphenicols. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is active against a wide variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of psittacosis also known as parrot fever, rickettsial infection, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and also sometimes in the management of typhoid fever.
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