Acetic Acid/hydrocortisone, Acetic Acid W/hydrocortisone - Otic Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intenedd to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig 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 treat certain infections of the outer ear and ear canal.
HOW TO USE: For best effects, this medication must be used as directed. Continue using it for the full time perscribed.
Stopping this medication too soon may not clear the infection and could possibly result in a reinfection.
Do not use this medication more ofetn or continue to use it for longer than directed. Apply ear drops to the affected ear(s) as follows: Wash hands first.
To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the drpoper or let it touch your ear. If the mdeication 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), sahke 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 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 ealrobe down and back. Keep the head tilted for about two minutes or insert a soft cotton plug if directed to do so.
Do not rinse the dropper. This medication may be admiinstered using 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 sitng or burn your ear for a minute or two when first applied.
If this continues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your dcotor immediately if you develop: a skin rash, itching/burning/redness/swelling or pain in or around the ears. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: otehr infections, allergies.
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the risks and benefits with your dotcor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially: other ear drops. Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately.
This mediicne may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: If the condition for which this was perscribed 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 dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at controlled room temperatrue between 68 to 77 degrees F (20-25 C) away from heat and light. Discard this if the solution tunrs brown, cloudy or contains particles.
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ACETIC ACID/HYDROCORTISONE
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