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Is Candid Ear Drops Safe To Be Used During Pregnancy?
Question: My wife is 5 months pregnant. She is having a mild ache in her left ear.we used candid ear drops twice for a day is it safe.I'm worried.
Brief Answer:
It's safe during pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Candid ear drops are safe during pregnancy, but you must be sure if it is a fungal infection or not, as Candid or Clotrimazole is an anti-fungal ear drop.
If earache remains, then you may consider an ENT visit for evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sameer Kumar,
OBGYN
It's safe during pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Candid ear drops are safe during pregnancy, but you must be sure if it is a fungal infection or not, as Candid or Clotrimazole is an anti-fungal ear drop.
If earache remains, then you may consider an ENT visit for evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sameer Kumar,
OBGYN
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Dr. Kampana
yes the pain went of Doctor. we have used it for one day .will there be any problems
Brief Answer:
Answered
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If the pain has gone, then there is no need for further usage. Clotrimazole is safe in second trimester pregnancy and there would not be any issues pertaining to a single day usage.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Sameer Kumar,
OBGYN
Answered
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If the pain has gone, then there is no need for further usage. Clotrimazole is safe in second trimester pregnancy and there would not be any issues pertaining to a single day usage.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Sameer Kumar,
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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