Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Locacorten Vioform Eardrops
What is LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS used for?
LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS is used in ear infections to:
- relieve symptoms such as itching and redness.
- stop the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Antibiotic drugs like LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections. Although you may feel better early in treatment, LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS should be used exactly as directed. Misuse or overuse of LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS (resistance). This means that LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS may not work for you in the future. Do not share your medicine.
How does LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS work?
LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS contains two medicinal ingredients. Flumethasone pivalate belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids which fights inflammation. Clioquinol is an anti-infective agent that kills bacteria and fungus.
What are the ingredients in LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS?
Medicinal ingredients: flumethasone pivalate and clioquinol
Non-medicinal ingredient: polyethylene glycol
LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS comes in the following dosage forms:
Drops, 0.02 % flumethasone pivalate and 1 % clioquinol
Do not use LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS if:
- you have, or think you have, a perforation (rupture, tear or hole) of the eardrum
- you have viral (e.g., chicken pox) or syphilitic skin infections, tuberculosis of the skin or skin eruptions following vaccination.
- you are allergic to flumethasone pivalate, hydroxyquinolines, clioquinol or other quinoline derivatives, corticosteroids, iodine or any other ingredients in LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS.
- it is for application to the eye.
it is for children under 2 years of age.
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
are pregnant or planning to become pregnant while using LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS.
- are breastfeeding.
Other warnings you should know about:
- You should tell any other healthcare professional that you see that you are being, or have been, treated with LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS.
- LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS may affect the results of some blood and urine tests including thyroid tests. If you need to have any blood or urine tests done tell your healthcare professional that you are being treated, or have been treated in the last month, with LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
How to take LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS:
- LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS must be used as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer period of time than your healthcare professional has specified.
- Some ear infections cause a discharge. As your ear must be clean for LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS to work, your healthcare professional may show you how to clean your ears before instilling the drops.
- You may warm the drops to body temperature (but not warmer) before using them by holding the bottle in your hands.
To use LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS:
- 1. lie down with the infected ear up and pull down gently on the ear lobe.
- 2. instill the prescribed number of drops in the ear canal.
- 3. gently push on the ear until the drops are evenly spread in the ear and wait 1-2 minutes before sitting up.
If LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS gets in the eyes accidentally, flush them at once with plenty of water.
- To avoid contamination of the drops, do not let the dropper touch any surface, including the ear.
- Keep the container tightly closed after use.
- LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS are for external use only. Do not take by mouth.
- If there is no improvement or if your ear infection becomes worse after you have used LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS for 1 week, talk to your healthcare professional.
- LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS may stain hair, fabric, skin or nails yellow.
Usual dose:
Two to three drops of LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS should be instilled twice daily.
Overdose:
| If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, regional poison control centre or Health Canada’s toll-free number, 1-844 POISON-X (1-844-764-7669) immediately, even if there are no signs or symptoms. |
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What are possible side effects from using LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS?
These are not all the possible side effects you may have when taking LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS. If you experience any side effects not listed here, tell your healthcare professional.
Side effects may include:
- burning sensation, itching or skin rash at the application site
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help |
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| Only if severe | In all cases | |
| UNKNOWN | ||
| Allergic reaction: swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing, rash or hives, wheezing, feeling sick to your stomach and throwing up | ||
| X | ||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
NOTE: Contact your healthcare professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
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Storage:
Store between 15-30 °C. Protect from heat and light.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
If you want more information about LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website: (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html), the manufacturer’s website (https://knighttx.com), by emailing medinfo@knighttx.com, or by calling 1-844-483-5636.