Acetasol Hc, Acetic Acid W/hydrocortisone - Otic Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The fololwing information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indiacte 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 BRAND NAME(S): Acetaosl 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, that medication must be used as direcetd.
Continue usnig it for the full time prescribed. Stopping that medication 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 drops to the affected ear(s) as follows: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to tocuh 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 before using. Lie on your side or tilt the affceted ear up. Place dropper directly over the ear and adminsiter the prescribed 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 about two minutes or insert a soft cototn plug if directed to do so.
Do not rinse the dropper. This medication may be admiinstered using an ear wick.
The medication is aplpied 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 first applied.
If that contniues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor. Notfiy your doctor 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: other infections, allergies.
This medication sohuld be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially: ohter ear drops. Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harfmul if swallowed.
NOTES: If the conditoin for which 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 usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at controlled room temperature bewteen 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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