How does Locorten Vioform Eardrops (Clioquinol/Flumethasone Pivalate) work:

Locorten Vioform Eardrops contain the active ingredients, clioquinol and flumethasone pivalate, used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the outer ear in which secondary infection is suspected. It is available as ear drops on prescription only.

Dosage & Administration:

Locorten Vioform Eardrops should be kept out of the reach of children. Before application, the auditory meatus should be cleansed and dried carefully.

Instil 2 or 3 drops twice daily into the auditory meatus by gently squeezing the plastic bottle. The patient should be either sitting or lying down with the treated ear turned upwards during application. This position should be maintained for at least 1-2 minutes following the application. Alternatively, a gauze or cotton wick saturated with the solution may be inserted into the ear canal. Keep the wick moistened by adding further solution. It should be replaced at least once every 24 hours.

The solution may be warmed to body temperature prior to each application. Heating above body temperature should be avoided. Contamination of the dropper with material from the ear, fingers, or other sources should be avoided. Treatment should normally not exceed 10 days.

Side Effects:

• burning sensation
• itching
• skin rash
• hypersensitivity reactions
• severe irritation or sensitisation

Precautions:

Prior to the beginning of therapy, the ear-drum should be checked by the physician. If there is a risk that perforation of the ear-drum may occur, Locorten Vioform ear drops should not be used. If no improvement occurs within about 1 week, the therapy should be discontinued; it is then advisable to identify the pathogens and to institute an appropriate treatment.

Locorten Vioform ear drops should not be allowed to come into contact with the conjunctiva. Contact with Locorten Vioform ear drops may cause discolouration of the hair and of clothing and bed linen. Topical use of clioquinol-containing preparations may lead to a marked increase in protein-bound iodine.