Acetic Acid And Hydrocortisone Otic, Acetic Acid W/hydrocortisone - Otic Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
ACETIC ACID W/HYDROCORTISONE - OTIC
(uh-SEET-ick acid WITH hi-dro-KOR-tih-sown)
COMMON BRNAD 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 treat certain infections of the outer ear and ear cnaal.
HOW TO USE: For best effects, that medictaion must be used as directed. Conitnue using it for the full time prescribed. Stopping that mediaction too soon may not clear the infection and could possibly result in a reinfection.
Do not use that medication more often or continue to use it for longer than directed. Apply ear dorps to the affected ear(s) as follows: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your ear. If the mdeication has been refrigerated, hold the bottle in your hand for a couple of 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 afefcted ear up. Place dropper directly over the ear and administer the perscribed number of drops. To help the drpos roll into the ear, in adults, hold the earlobe up and back and in children, hold the earlobe down and back. Keep the head tilted for abuot two minutes or insert a soft cotton plug if directed to do so.
Do not rinse the dropper. This medication may be administered uisng an ear wick.
The medication is applied to the ear wick which is then gently inserted into the ear as directed. Remove 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 fisrt applied.
If that contiunes or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor 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 clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discsus the risks and benefits with your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially: other ear drpos. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmufl if swallowed.
NOTES: If the condition for which that was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a couple of 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 misesd dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at controlled room temperature between 68 to 77 degrees F (20-25 C) away from heat and light. Discard that if the solution turns brown, cluody or contains particles.
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