Drug reference
Eczematous inflammation in otitis externa | Mild bacterial or fungal infections in otitis externa ▶TO THE EAR ▶Child 2–17 years: 2–3 drops twice daily for 7–10 days, to be instilled into the ear ▶Adult: 2–3 drops twice daily for 7–10 days, to be instilled into the ear
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Iodine sensitivity
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Avoid prolonged use. manufacturer advises avoid in perforated tympanic membrane (but used by specialists for short periods)
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MHRA/CHM ADVICE: CORTICOSTEROIDS: RARE RISK OF CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY WITH LOCAL AS WELL AS SYSTEMIC ADMINISTRATION (AUGUST 2017) See Corticosteroids, general use p. 707.
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Paraesthesia. skin reactions
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Ear drops ▶Flumetasone pivalate with clioquinol (Non-proprietary) Flumetasone pivalate 200 microgram per 1 ml, Clioquinol 10 mg per 1 ml Flumetasone 0.02% / Clioquinol 1% ear drops | 7.5 ml P £11.34 DT = £11.34 | 10 ml P £15.13 DT = £15.13 eiiii F 709
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Clioquinol stains skin and clothing
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2–3 drops twice daily for 7–10 days, to
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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