Locorten-Vioform

How does it work?

This medicine contains two active ingredients, flumetasone pivalate (previously spelt flumethasone in the UK) and clioquinol. Flumetasone belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. These act inside the cells to decrease the release of certain chemicals that are important in the immune system. By decreasing the release of these chemicals in a particular area, inflammation is reduced. Clioquinol has antifungal and antibacterial actions. It works by preventing the growth and multiplication of the organisms. Flumetasone in combination with clioquinol is used for the short-term treatment of mild bacterial or fungal infections of the outer ear.

What is it used for?

Inflammatory conditions of the outer ear where a secondary infection is suspected.

Warning!

Avoid contact with the eyes.

Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids (including eye/ear/nose preparations) or application to large areas of skin, can result in sufficient absorption of the corticosteroid into the bloodstream to prevent the normal production of natural steroid hormones by the adrenal glands (adrenal suppression). This is more likely to occur in infants and children. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

The ferric chloride test for phenylketonuria may give a false positive result if clioquinol is presnet in the urine.

Not to be used in

Allergy to iodine

Children under the age of two years, except on medical advice

Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient

Perforated ear drum

Viral, bacterial or fungal infections in the treatment area

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

There is no information available about the safety of this medicine during pregnancy. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

The safety of this medicine during breastfeeding has not been established. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Skin rashes

Irritation in area of use

Burning sensation

Itching at the area of application

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

There are no known interactions with other medicines.

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