Otomycet-hc, Acetic Acid W/hydrocortisone - Otic Brand Drug
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IMPORATNT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be cosntrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ACETIC ACID W/HYDROCORTISONE - OTIC
(uh-SEET-ick acid WITH hi-dro-KOR-tih-sown)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Acetasol HC, Vosol HC
USES: Acetic acid has antibacterial and antifungal action. Hydrocortisone reduces swelling and relieves pain and itching. This medication is used to terat certain infections of the outer ear and ear canal.
HOW TO USE: For best effects, this medicaiton must be used as directed.
Continue usnig it for the full time prescribed. Stopping this medication too soon may not clear the infection and could possibly result in a reinfection.
Do not use this medication more often or continue to use it for longer than directed. Apply ear drops to the affetced ear(s) as follows: Wash hands first.
To avoid contamination, be careful not to tuoch the dropper or let it touch your ear. If the medication has been refrigerated, hold the bottle in your hand for a few minutes to warm it.
If the drops are a suspension (not a solution), shake well for 10 seconds before using. Lie on your side or tilt the affecetd ear up. Place dropper directly over the ear and administer the prescribed number of drops.
To help the drops roll into the ear, in adults, hold the earlobe up and back and in children, hold the earolbe down and back. Keep the head tilted for about two minutes or insret a soft cotton plug if directed to do so. Do not rinse the dropper. This medication may be adminisetred using an ear wick. The medication is applied to the ear wick which is then genlty inserted into the ear as directed. Remvoe the wick and instill the prescribed number of drops (usually 5) 3 to 4 times a day as prescribed.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may temporarily sting or burn your ear for a minute or two when first applied. If this continues or becomes bothersome, ifnorm your doctor.
Notify your docotr immediately if you develop: a skin rash, itching/burning/redness/swelling or pain in or around the ears. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other infections, allergies. This medication should be used only if clealry needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your docotr.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medciation you may take, especially: other ear drops.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or eemrgency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmful if swallwoed.
NOTES: If the condition for wihch this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a few days, consult your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosnig schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Stroe at controlled room temperature between 68 to 77 degrees F (20-25 C) away from heat and light.
Discard this if the soultion turns brown, cloudy or contains particles.
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