Locacorten+vioform Otic

The recommended dose is 2 to 3 drops twice daily for the prescribed period of time (usually not longer than 10 days). Before you apply the medication, you should warm the eardrops to body temperature by holding the bottle in the palm of your hands. Do not heat it above body temperature.

The following procedure is recommended for instilling eardrops:

1. Gently clear excess wax and debris from your ear.
2. Lie down or tilt your head so that the affected ear faces up.
3. Gently pull the ear lobe up and back for adults (down and back for children) to straighten the ear canal.
4. Instill the drops into the ear canal and keep the ear facing up for about 5 minutes to allow the medication to reach the bottom of the ear canal.

To avoid contamination, do not let the applicator tip touch any surface.

Your doctor may instruct you to soak a piece of gauze with the solution and to gently insert it in the ear for the first 24 to 48 hours of therapy. Change the gauze at least once every 24 hours.

Do not apply Locacorten+vioform Otic to your eyes. If it accidentally gets into your eyes, flush them at once with plenty of water.

Do not use leftover eardrops to treat future problems without first checking with your doctor. If used for the wrong kind of infection, it could make it worse.

Locacorten+vioform Otic usually begins to work within the first few doses. Be sure to use the medication for the prescribed amount of time, even if the problem seems to have cleared, so that the infection will not recur.

Store the eardrops away from heat and light. The drops may turn yellow when exposed to air. They may also stain clothing, skin, or nails.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to use Locacorten+vioform Otic exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, use it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not instill a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Keep Locacorten+vioform Otic out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

Each bottle of clear solution contains 0.02% flumethasone and 1% clioquinol. Nonmedicinal ingredient: polethylene glycol. Locacorten+vioform Otic does not contain parabens or tartrazine.

Do not use Locacorten+vioform Otic if you:

• are allergic to flumethasone - clioquinol or any ingredients of Locacorten+vioform Otic
• are allergic to any of the following:
  • corticosteroids
  • hydroxyquinolines or quinolone derivatives
  • iodine
  • pivalate
• have a punctured eardrum
• have pre-existing Tuberculosis of the skin, fungal, or viral infections of the skin (e.g., Chickenpox, skin eruptions following vaccination, herpex simplex, herpes zoster)
• have to apply it to ulcerated areas

Do not give Locacorten+vioform Otic to children under 2 years of age.

There may be an interaction between flumethasone - clioquinol and any of the following:

• other eardrops that contain corticosteroids or that have irritating effects

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Locacorten+vioform Otic. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Locacorten+vioform Otic.

Effectiveness of medication: If your condition does not improve after one week of using the drops, call your doctor.

Medical treatment: Be sure to tell all health care professionals involved in your care that you are using Locacorten+vioform Otic.

Tests: Locacorten+vioform Otic may interfere with the results of certain Thyroid function tests and tests for phenylketonuria.

Thinning of skin: Prolonged use of Locacorten+vioform Otic may produce thinning of the skin and of tissues under it in areas where the eardrops where applied. If you notice this, call your doctor.

Pregnancy: The safety of flumethasone - clioquinol eardrops during pregnancy has not been established. If you are pregnant discuss the benefits and risks of using Locacorten+vioform Otic with your doctor.

Breast-feeding: The safety of flumethasone - clioquinol eardrops during breast-feeding has not been established. If you are breast-feeding, discuss the benefits and risks of using Locacorten+vioform Otic with your doctor.