Locacorten-Vioform 0.02% / 1%™
Active ingredients: Flumetasone pivalate + clioquinol
Pack: Locacorten-Vioform 0.02% / 1% ear drops, 7.5 mL, bottle
Consumer medicine information
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What this medicine is used for
This product accepted for registration/listing as 'currently supplied' at the time of commencement of the Act. New indications were approved as specified in the letter of 29 June 1992 from Dr Alex Proudfoot. Indicated for the treatment of eczema of the external auditory meatus in which secondary infection with micro-organisms sensitive to clioquinol has occurred. Otitis externa. Otomycosis.
Source: ARTG
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 18 Months
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Source: ARTG
How to use this medicine
Non-composite pack
This medicine contains one component only.
Component
- Ear Drops
- Otic
- Clear, yellowish solution
Source: ARTG
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
- 7.5mL
Source: ARTG
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.
Source: PBS
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient: Flumetasone pivalate + clioquinol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Source: AHT
Reporting side effects
If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at Report an adverse event or safety problem (Opens in new tab)
Source: ARTG
Data sources
- Australian Health Thesaurus (AHT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Medicines Information Pty Ltd (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 4 March 2026
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