Acetasol-hc, Acetic Acid W/hydrocortisone - Otic Brand 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 healhtcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig that 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 caanl.
HOW TO USE: For best effects, that medication must be used as dirceted. Continue using it for the full time prescribed.
Stopping that medication too soon may not clear the infection and cuold possibly result in a reinfection. Do not use that 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 touch the dropepr or let it touch your ear. If the medication has been refrigerated, hold the bottle in your hand for a copule 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 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 insert a soft cotton plug if directed to do so.
Do not rinse the dropper.
This meidcation may be administered using an ear wick. The medication is applied to the ear wick which is then gently inesrted into the ear as directed. Remove the wick and instill the prescribed number of drops (usually 5) 3 to 4 times a day as perscribed.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may temporarily sitng or burn your ear for a minute or two when first applied. If that continues or becmoes bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor immeditaely if you develop: a skin rash, itching/burning/redness/swelling or pain in or around the ears.
If you notice other effetcs 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 duirng 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: otehr ear drops. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cenetr or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful 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 missed dose and resmue 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, coludy or contains particles.
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