Clotrimazole 1% EAR DROPS What Clotrimazole is used for: Fungal infections in the ear in otitis externa How to use Clotrimazole: Wash your hands. Clean your ear gently with warm water and then pat it dry. Lie down, or tilt your head a little, so that the affected ear is facing upwards. Gently pull your earlobe downwards to straighten the ear canal. Hold the dropper from the bottle near to your ear and apply enough pressure to release two or three drops of solution into your ear. Keep your ear facing upwards for a few minutes to allow the solution to come into contact with the affected area. Repeat the process in your other ear if both ears are affected. Replace the bottle dropper. Possible side effects: Clotrimazole is unlikely to cause any serious side-effects. It can occasionally cause some irritation when it is used at first, and a few people experience mild Allergic-type reactions (such as redness and itching). If you experience these or any other symptoms, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further Advice. Other medicines and Clotrimazole: Not available. Warnings and precautions: To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using clotrimazole solution in your ear, make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Although clotrimazole is not known to be harmful to babies, you should only use medicines on the Recommendation of a doctor while you are expecting or breastfeeding a baby. If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine. If you are using any other drops or remedies in your ears. How to store Clotrimazole: Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light. In order to prevent the risk of infection, throw away any solution left in the bottle after you have finished your course of treatment. Do not keep it to use another time.