Sofradex Ear Drops
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Sofradex Ear Drops is an ear treatment used for otitis externa where clinically appropriate. It contains Framycetin, Gramicidin and Dexamethasone.
Suitability depends on your symptoms, medical history, current medicines, allergies, previous treatment and pregnancy or breastfeeding considerations where relevant.
How to use
Use Sofradex Ear Drops exactly as directed by your pharmacist, prescriber or the patient information leaflet supplied with the product.
The treatment schedule for otitis externa is: 2 to 3 drops, 3 to 4 times daily. Do not change the dose, frequency or duration unless advised by a clinician.
Instil the prescribed number of drops into the affected ear while keeping the ear facing upwards briefly afterwards. Do not use where a perforated eardrum is known or suspected unless specifically directed.
Contraindicated with a perforated eardrum and in fungal or viral ear infection. Stop and seek advice if significant irritation, rash, swelling or worsening symptoms develop.
If symptoms of otitis externa worsen, do not respond as expected or you develop a serious reaction, stop and seek appropriate clinical advice.
Main Ingredients
Sofradex Ear Drops contains Framycetin, Gramicidin and Dexamethasone as the main active ingredient or treatment component.
The exact formulation, excipients, device components or inactive ingredients can vary by manufacturer and pack supplied.
Always check the patient information leaflet or product instructions supplied with your specific pack, particularly if you have known allergies or intolerances.
Side Effects & Cautions
Local irritation or sensitisation can occur. Steroid-containing ear products should not be used for prolonged periods without review and are unsuitable when a perforated eardrum is suspected unless specifically advised.
Contraindicated with a perforated eardrum and in fungal or viral ear infection. Stop and seek advice if significant irritation, rash, swelling or worsening symptoms develop.
Severe or rapidly worsening pain, spreading redness or swelling, high fever, neurological symptoms, suspected perforated eardrum, significant immune suppression or severe symptoms in someone with diabetes requires face-to-face assessment.
Stop treatment and seek urgent medical help for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, collapse or another severe allergic reaction.
Suitability is confirmed through clinical assessment. Prescription medicine is supplied only where clinically appropriate.
Read the official patient information leaflet before using any medicine. The leaflet provides important information on use, cautions, side effects and storage.
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