Leaflet SOLUTIE AURICULARA CU CLORAMFENICOL SI FLUOCINOLON 5mg / 0.50mg / g auricular solution
Product code: W10587001 Quantity: 1
Indicated for: ear infections
Route of administration: auricular
Substance: chloramphenicol + fluocinolone acetonide (antibacterial antibiotic + glucocorticoid)
ATC: S02CA05 (Sensory organs | Corticosteroids and antiinfectives in combination)
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Chloramphenicol and fluocinolone acetonide are used in combination in certain medications, particularly in the form of eye or ear drops, to treat bacterial infections associated with severe inflammation. This combination is indicated for conditions such as bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis, or otitis externa, where both infection control and inflammation reduction are needed.
Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, making it effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Fluocinolone acetonide is a potent corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and antipruritic properties, which reduces inflammation, swelling, and symptoms associated with infections.
While this combination is effective, its use requires caution. Chloramphenicol may cause rare side effects, such as hypersensitivity reactions or, in very rare cases, bone marrow aplasia (a serious bone marrow condition). Fluocinolone acetonide, if used long-term or in large amounts, can lead to systemic side effects, such as suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, tissue thinning, or an increased risk of secondary infections.
This combination should be used as directed by a doctor, and the duration of treatment should be limited to reduce the risk of side effects. It is important to avoid long-term use or use in cases where the infection is caused by viruses or fungi, as corticosteroids may worsen these infections. If severe side effects or persistent symptoms occur, immediate medical attention is necessary.
General data about SOLUTIE AURICULARA CU CLORAMFENICOL SI FLUOCINOLON 5mg / 0.50mg / g
- Substance: chloramphenicol + fluocinolone acetonide
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-01-2025
- Product code: W10587001
- Concentration: 5mg / 0.50mg / g
- Pharmaceutical form: auricular solution
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.