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Lidosporin Ear Drops: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Lidosporin Ear Drops (Polymyxin B Sulfate + Lidocaine (Lignocaine)) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

OTC

Form

TABLET

Strength

Lidocaine HCl 50mg + Polymyxin B Sulfate 10,000 IU per ml

Manufacturer

GSK plc

Estimated price

Rs. 59.15

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What is Lidosporin Ear Drops used for?

  • Treating bacterial ear infections such as otitis externa (swimmer’s ear) (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Reducing ear pain and discomfort (dard se aaraam)
  • Relieving inflammation and itching in the infected ear (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Lidosporin Ear Drops if you are allergic to Polymyxin B Sulfate, Lidocaine, or any other ingredients.
  • Have a perforated eardrum unless advised by a doctor.

Lidosporin Ear Drops Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameLidosporin Ear
Generic NamePolymyxin B Sulfate + Lidocaine (Lignocaine)
StrengthLidocaine HCl 50mg + Polymyxin B Sulfate 10,000 IU per ml
FormDrops
Drug ClassTopical anesthetic + antibiotic otic solution
ManufacturerGSK plc
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 250 - 450 approx
Packaging10 ml bottle

2. What is Lidosporin Ear Drops? (Lidosporin Ear Drops kya hai)

Lidosporin Ear Drops is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for treating ear infections and reducing pain. It contains Polymyxin B Sulfate + Lidocaine (Lignocaine) as its active ingredients, which belong to the topical anesthetic + antibiotic otic solution class. This medication works by targeting inflammatory pathways and bacterial growth in the ear, providing relief from symptoms such as pain, itching, and discharge. It is important to follow the doctor's prescription for dosage and duration.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Treating bacterial ear infections such as otitis externa (swimmer’s ear) (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Reducing ear pain and discomfort (dard se aaraam)
  • Relieving inflammation and itching in the infected ear (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Aiding recovery from symptoms such as discharge (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Treating swelling of the outer ear canal (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with bacterial ear infections
  • Individuals experiencing pain and discomfort in the ear
  • People suffering from inflammation or itching

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If allergic to Polymyxin B Sulfate, Lidocaine, or any other ingredients
  • With a perforated eardrum unless advised by a doctor
  • For viral, fungal, or non-bacterial ear infections

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na len.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Lidosporin Ear Drops if you are allergic to Polymyxin B Sulfate, Lidocaine, or any other ingredients.
  • Have a perforated eardrum unless advised by a doctor.

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Mild stinging, Burning sensation in the ear, Temporary itching
  • Irritation, Local discomfort upon application Serious side effects are rare but may include: Rash, Breathing issue

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other topical medications
  • Oral antibiotics

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Saans phoolna ya rukna
  • Severe stomach pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousPolymyxin B Sulfate + Lidocaine (Lignocaine)
Alternative brandVariousPolymyxin B Sulfate + Lidocaine (Lignocaine)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 ml bottleRs. 250 - 450 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Lidosporin Ear Drops kis kaam aati hai?

A: Lidosporin Ear Drops doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Kitni mg ki hoti hai?

A: Exact strength pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-05 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lidosporin Ear Drops kis kaam aati hai?

Lidosporin Ear Drops doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Kitni mg ki hoti hai?

Exact strength pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.