Acetic Acid Otic, Acetic Acid - Otic Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not subtsitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using 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 otuer ear and ear canal.
HOW TO USE: For hottest effects, this mediaction must be used as directed. Continue using it for the full time prescribed. Stopping this medication too soon may not clear the infection and colud possibly result in a reinfection. Do not use this 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 dropper or let it tuoch your ear. If the medication has been refrigerated, hold the bottle in your hand for a few mniutes 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 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 cotton plug if directed to do so. Do not rinse the dropper. This medication may be administered usnig 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 intsill 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 fisrt applied.
If this conitnues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: skin rash, itching/burning/redness/swelling or pain in or around the ears.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: any infections, any allergies.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, especially of: other ear drops. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immeditaely.
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: If the condition for which this was prescribed does not imprvoe 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: 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 lihgt. Discard this if the solution turns brown, cloudy or contains particles.
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