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Diagnosed With Fungal Ear Infection. Upset Stomach After Taking Clotrimazole. Normal Reaction?
My 86 year old husband was diagnosed with fungal ear infection. He has perforated ear drums. The prescription filled for him is clotrimazole 1% sol Taro. 6 Drops to be administered 3X daily. The problem is he experienced the drops seemed to be running down the back of his throat and causing an upset stomach. Is this a normal reaction?
The Clotrimazole present in the ear drop is of minimal concentration to be effective for topical application. Though one can feel some irritation when it comes in contact with the mucous membrane, the concentration is not sufficient enough to cause any systemic effect (like upset stomach) if absorbed through the mucous membrane.
The stomach upset can be due to either any infection in the Gastrointestinal tract or Gastritis.
So, if the symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper physical examination done. Investigations like complete blood count, stool examination, Ultrasound scan of abdomen will be helpful to rule out any pathology in the Gastrointestinal tract.
You can ask me any further query using the below link: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-polash-sannigrahi/64925
There is no need to worry, your husband will be fine.
Wishing a good health. Take care.
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Diagnosed With Fungal Ear Infection. Upset Stomach After Taking Clotrimazole. Normal Reaction?
Hello dear, The Clotrimazole present in the ear drop is of minimal concentration to be effective for topical application. Though one can feel some irritation when it comes in contact with the mucous membrane, the concentration is not sufficient enough to cause any systemic effect (like upset stomach) if absorbed through the mucous membrane. The stomach upset can be due to either any infection in the Gastrointestinal tract or Gastritis. So, if the symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper physical examination done. Investigations like complete blood count, stool examination, Ultrasound scan of abdomen will be helpful to rule out any pathology in the Gastrointestinal tract. You can ask me any further query using the below link: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-polash-sannigrahi/64925 There is no need to worry, your husband will be fine. Wishing a good health. Take care.