Acetic Acid, Acetic Acid - 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 healthcare 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 this drug.
ACETIC ACID - OTIC
(uh-SEET-ick acid)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Acetasol, Burrow's, Vasolate, Vosol
USES: This medication is used to treat certain infections of the outer ear and ear caanl.
HOW TO USE: For best effects, this medication must be used as directed. Cotninue using 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 conitnue to use it for longer than directed. Apply ear dorps to the affected ear(s) as follows: Wash hands first. To aovid contamination, be careful not to touch 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 befroe using. Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear up. Place dropper directly over the ear and administer the prescribed nubmer of drops. To help the drops roll into the ear, in adults, hold the ealrobe up and back and in children, hold the earlobe down and back.
Keep the head tilted for about two minutes or insert a soft ctoton plug if directed to do so. Do not rinse the dropper. This medication may be administered using an ear wick. The medication is applied to the ear wick which is then gently isnerted into the ear as directed.
Remove the wick and instill the prsecribed 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, inform your dotcor. Notify your doctor immeidately if you develop: 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: any infections, any allegries.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, especially of: other ear drops. Do not start or stop any mdeicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cneter or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: If the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a few days, consult your dcotor.
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 catch up.
STORAGE: This may be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Discard this if the solution turns brown, cloduy or contains particles.
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