Diseases of the ENT organs are quite common, especially among children whose immunity does not yet possess the entirety of protective properties that can reflect any pathology. Not in all cases, it is possible to overcome diseases of the throat, nose and ears by folk methods. Medication may sometimes be required. Drops "Candibiotic" is one of the drugs that can be used in childhood.
Today, pharmacies have a large number of funds aimed at treating ear forms of otitis media, which minimizes the risk of developing such serious complications as brain abscess or meningitis. Drops cope with the removal of inflammation and pain in a few days. The ear product has an anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, antifungal analgesic effect.
Instructions for Candibiotics will be presented in this article.
Structure
Drops are a clear solution in 5 ml packages. The packaging is also completed with a special pipette. It allows you to dose the drug in the right quantities.
Drops belong to the group of antibacterial drugs. Its wide spectrum of action is explained by the composition, which includes the following components:
1. Chloramphenicol. This substance has an antibacterial effect. It adversely affects harmful cells.
2. beclomethasone dipropionate. It is responsible for the antiallergic effect of the drug, and also has an anti-inflammatory effect.
3. Clotrimazole. It has an antifungal effect.
4. Lidocaine hydrochloride. Allows you to relieve pain in the ears with otitis media.
Candibiotics also includes a number of excipients, such as propylene glycol and glycerol. Drops are dispensed in pharmacies only by prescription, since its uncontrolled use can cause serious side effects. At the moment, the pharmaceutical market cannot imagine similar products in terms of composition.
Mechanism of action
Clotrimazole in the composition of the drops is responsible for the destruction of pathogenic fungi. It does not allow ergostine to be produced, which is the shell of the fungus. As a result, the permeability of the cell changes under the influence of clotrimazole, which eventually leads to its death. The substance chloramphenicol also has a similar effect, only its effect extends to harmful bacteria. It makes changes in the process of protein production in the cell walls of bacteria.
Beclomethasone dipropionate is a hormonal component of Candibiotics drops. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, helping to eliminate inflammation and allergies. Lidocaine does not allow nerve impulses to transmit to the brain a signal confirming the presence of pain.
The drug is used only locally, so it is not absorbed into the bloodstream. The absence of systemic effects on the body significantly reduces the risk of complications from the internal organs.
Indications
According to the instructions, "Candibiotic" is prescribed if a disease is diagnosed that affects the hearing organs, presented in acute or chronic form. Most often, the drug is used in the inflammatory process in the middle ear or with otitis media of allergic origin. There are a number of other indications for use, among them:
- Otitis externa.
- Otomycosis.
- Purulent otitis media.
- Recurrent otitis media.
- Otitis media.
- Diffuse otitis media.
Indications "Candibiotics" should be strictly observed. Also, the drug is sometimes prescribed as part of complex therapy after surgery or other manipulations associated with ENT organs. The drug in this situation serves as a preventive measure and is used to prevent the development of infection. In the postoperative period, the patient’s immunity is weakened, which creates favorable soil for the propagation of pathogenic microorganisms. This can cause complications. Analogs "Candibiotics" must choose a doctor.
Contraindications
Like any other drug, it can not be used if you are intolerant to any component that is part of the drug. The drug is also contraindicated in children under six years of age. In addition, drops should not be instilled if the integrity of the eardrum is damaged. This can lead to hearing loss, not even excluding complete deafness. This is confirmed by the instruction to the Candibiotics.
Due to the fact that it is intended for local use and does not enter the bloodstream, theoretically it cannot adversely affect a woman's health during pregnancy and fetal development. However, the necessary studies in sufficient quantities have not been conducted, so it is better to abandon the use of drops during the gestation period. That is, the decision on the ratio of potential risk and the benefits brought by the drug is made by the attending physician.
Due to the presence of beclomethasone dipropionate, Candibiotic is not prescribed during chickenpox and other types of herpes in the active phase.
Adverse reactions
According to reviews of "Candibiotics", there are a number of undesirable reactions that may occur during the use of the drug. The most common of these include itching and burning at the instillation site, as well as other manifestations of allergic reactions. Moreover, if side effects do not affect the quality of life, then it is not recommended to cancel it.
Instructions for Candibiotics
Through a special pipette that comes with the drug, it is injected into the ear canal. The standard dose is 4 drops in each ear, however, in some cases, the dosage is adjusted by the doctor taking into account the patient's condition and his age. Up to five instillations can be made per day, after each procedure it is necessary to close the ear canal with a cotton swab.
The duration of the course of treatment is a week, however, as with the dosage, this period can be changed by the attending physician. It all depends on the nature of the disease and the effectiveness of the therapy. According to statistics, the effect of the use of "Candibiotics" occurs on the fifth day of use. If the pathology is characterized by a mild course, then improvement can occur already on the third day.
How to store Candibiotics?
In the dark place at a temperature of 2 to 8 ° C (do not freeze). After opening the package, store at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C for no more than 1 month. It is suitable for 2 years.
Ear drops have proven effective in the fight against soreness arising from acute otitis media. However, you cannot exceed the dosage or prolong the course of treatment yourself.
Price
The cost of ear drops is an average of 200-250 rubles per bottle. The drug is dispensed exclusively by prescription.
Consider the analogues of "Candibiotics."
Analogs
In terms of composition, it is a unique drug and has no analogues. However, there are a number of drugs with a similar effect. The most common ones are:
- Cetraxal Plus. The composition of the drug includes fluocinolone acetonide, which acts as an active component, as well as antimicrobial agents. The drug is prescribed for external otitis media. It is contraindicated in infections of viral and fungal origin, herpes and chickenpox.
- "Polydex". Available in the form of a spray for the nose and drops in the ears. The composition of the drug includes neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates, as well as sodium methyl sulfobenzoate dexamethasone. In addition to otitis media, the drug is also effective for eczema of the auditory canal. Contraindications for its use are glaucoma, ventricular tachycardia and albuminuria.
- "Aurikularum." The active ingredients of the drug are nystatin, polymyxin B sulfate, oxytetracycline hydrochloride and dexamethasone sodium phosphate. It is prescribed for the treatment of various forms of otitis media, as well as for otomycosis.
Reviews
Reviews about "Candibiotics" are quite diverse and contradictory. Many are prescribed for the treatment of otitis media in children, and the drug proves to be highly effective in the absence of side effects. However, on the other hand, you can find numerous reviews in which drops caused a severe allergic reaction, manifested by itching, swelling and redness of the affected ear. Although here we are talking more about individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
As for the reviews of experts, they fully trust Candibiotics and recognize its high effectiveness in the treatment of otitis media in various forms. At the same time, doctors warn that a long course of treatment, including a second one, may be required.