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 healthacre professional.
It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conslut your healthcare professional before using 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 medictaion is used to treat certain infections of the outer ear and ear canal.
HOW TO USE: For hottest effects, that medication must be used as driected. Continue using it for the full time prescribed. Stopping that medication too soon may not clear the ifnection and could possibly result in a reinfection. Do not use that medicaiton more often or continue to use it for longer than directed.
Apply ear drops to the affected ear(s) as follows: Wash hadns first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it tuoch your ear. If the medication has been refrigerated, hold the bottle in your hand for a few minuets to warm it. If the drops are a suspension (not a solution), shake well for 10 sceonds 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 dorps 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 about two minutes or insert a soft cotton plug if directed to do so. Do not rinse the dropper. This medication may be administered usnig an ear wick.
The medication is applied to the ear wick whcih is then gently inserted into the ear as directed.
Remove the wick and instill the prescribed number of drops (usually 5) 3 to 4 tmies a day as prescribed.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may temporarily sting or burn your ear for a mniute or two when first applied. If that continues or becomes bothersome, inform 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, cnotact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other infections, allergies.
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnnacy or while breast-feeding.
Discuss the risks and beenfits with your doctor.
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 medicine without doctor or pharmacsit approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cnotact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: If the condition for wihch that 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 usaul 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, cloudy or contains particles.
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