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Zoto-HC Drops

Posted by admin on November 10th, 2009

Zoto-HC Drops

Generic Name: chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic) (KLOR oh ZYE nol, HYE droe KOR ti sone, pra MOX een)

What is Zoto-HC Drops (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Chloroxylenol is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Pramoxine is a topical anesthetic. It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

The combination of chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic (for the ear) are used to treat pain, and swelling caused by ear infections.

Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Zoto-HC Drops (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Do not use this medication if you have a ruptured (torn) ear drum, or the medication could leak into the inner ear. A ruptured ear drum usually causes moderate to severe ear pain, with or without a decrease in hearing. Call your doctor if you think you have a ruptured ear drum. Your doctor will use a special scope to see any tear in your ear drum.

Before using chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of illness or infection (other than an ear infection).

Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use only in your ear. Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water. Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Be careful if you drive, operate machinery, or do anything else hazardous if you feel dizzy or off balance. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have ear drainage or discharge, severe burning or itching in your ear, or worsening pain, irritation, or rash.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Zoto-HC Drops (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, or pramoxine.

Do not use this medication if you have a ruptured (torn) ear drum, or the medication could leak into the inner ear. A ruptured ear drum usually causes moderate to severe ear pain, with or without a decrease in hearing. Call your doctor if you think you have a ruptured ear drum. Your doctor will use a special scope to see any tear in your ear drum.

Before using chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of illness or infection (other than an ear infection).

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use my Zoto-HC Drops (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Do not use the medication in your eyes or take it by mouth. Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use in the ears only.

For best results, remove any ear wax or other debris before using the ear drops. Ask your doctor about safe methods of ear wax removal.

To use the ear drops, first remove the cap from the dropper bottle. Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Pull back on your ear gently to open up the ear canal. Hold the dropper upside down over your ear canal and place enough drops of the medicine in your ear to fill the ear canal.

Do not place the dropper tip into your ear, or allow the tip to touch any surface. It may become contaminated.

After using the ear drops, keep the ear tilted upward for about 5 minutes. You may also be able to soak a small cotton wick with the medication and leave it in place. Ask your doctor of pharmacist for instructions on using a cotton wick.

Wipe the dropper tip with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with water or soap.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using this medication.

Store the ear drops at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle properly capped.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

An overdose of chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine applied into the ear is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms.

What should I avoid while using this medication?

Do not use other ear drops during treatment with chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic without first talking to your doctor. Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Be careful if you drive, operate machinery, or do anything else hazardous if you feel dizzy or off balance. Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use only in your ear. Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.

Zoto-HC Drops (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic)) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

ear drainage or discharge;

severe burning or itching in your ear; or

worsening pain, irritation, or rash.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect my Zoto-HC Drops (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and hydrocortisone otic. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Zolene HC

Posted by admin on November 10th, 2009

Zolene HC

Generic Name: chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic) (KLOR oh ZYE nol, HYE droe KOR ti sone, pra MOX een)

What is Zolene HC (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Chloroxylenol is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Pramoxine is a topical anesthetic. It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

The combination of chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic (for the ear) are used to treat pain, and swelling caused by ear infections.

Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Zolene HC (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Do not use this medication if you have a ruptured (torn) ear drum, or the medication could leak into the inner ear. A ruptured ear drum usually causes moderate to severe ear pain, with or without a decrease in hearing. Call your doctor if you think you have a ruptured ear drum. Your doctor will use a special scope to see any tear in your ear drum.

Before using chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of illness or infection (other than an ear infection).

Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use only in your ear. Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water. Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Be careful if you drive, operate machinery, or do anything else hazardous if you feel dizzy or off balance. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have ear drainage or discharge, severe burning or itching in your ear, or worsening pain, irritation, or rash.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Zolene HC (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, or pramoxine.

Do not use this medication if you have a ruptured (torn) ear drum, or the medication could leak into the inner ear. A ruptured ear drum usually causes moderate to severe ear pain, with or without a decrease in hearing. Call your doctor if you think you have a ruptured ear drum. Your doctor will use a special scope to see any tear in your ear drum.

Before using chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of illness or infection (other than an ear infection).

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use my Zolene HC (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Do not use the medication in your eyes or take it by mouth. Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use in the ears only.

For best results, remove any ear wax or other debris before using the ear drops. Ask your doctor about safe methods of ear wax removal.

To use the ear drops, first remove the cap from the dropper bottle. Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Pull back on your ear gently to open up the ear canal. Hold the dropper upside down over your ear canal and place enough drops of the medicine in your ear to fill the ear canal.

Do not place the dropper tip into your ear, or allow the tip to touch any surface. It may become contaminated.

After using the ear drops, keep the ear tilted upward for about 5 minutes. You may also be able to soak a small cotton wick with the medication and leave it in place. Ask your doctor of pharmacist for instructions on using a cotton wick.

Wipe the dropper tip with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with water or soap.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using this medication.

Store the ear drops at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle properly capped.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

An overdose of chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine applied into the ear is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms.

What should I avoid while using this medication?

Do not use other ear drops during treatment with chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic without first talking to your doctor. Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Be careful if you drive, operate machinery, or do anything else hazardous if you feel dizzy or off balance. Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use only in your ear. Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.

Zolene HC (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic)) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

ear drainage or discharge;

severe burning or itching in your ear; or

worsening pain, irritation, or rash.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect my Zolene HC (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and hydrocortisone otic. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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UAD Otic

Posted by admin on November 10th, 2009

UAD Otic

Generic Name: hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic (HYE droe KOR ti sone, NEE oh MYE sin, POL ee MIX in B)

What is UAD Otic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Neomycin and polymyxin B are antibiotics that fight bacteria.

The combination of hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic (for the ears) is used to treat ear infections caused by bacteria.

This medication will not treat a viral infection such as herpes or shingles.

Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about UAD Otic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have a ruptured ear drum, or an ear infection caused by chickenpox, or herpes infection (simplex or zoster).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have herpes (simplex or zoster), chickenpox or small pox, any ear infection that causes blistering, asthma or sulfite allergy, or if you are allergic to an antibiotic similar to neomycin, such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), netilmicin (Netromycin), paromomycin (Humatin, Paromycin), streptomycin, or tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi).

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of using this medication.

Do not use this medication for longer than 10 days in a row unless your doctor tells you to. Long-term use of neomycin may cause damage to your hearing. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have skin rash, redness, swelling, itching, dryness, scaling, severe burning or stinging, or other irritation in or around the ear. Other serious side effects include new signs of infection, hearing loss, or urinating less than usual or not at all.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before using UAD Otic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have:

a ruptured ear drum; or

an ear infection caused by chickenpox, or herpes infection (simplex or zoster).

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before using hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic, tell your doctor if you have:

herpes (simplex or zoster);

chickenpox or small pox;

any ear infection that causes blistering;

asthma or sulfite allergy; or

if you are allergic to an antibiotic similar to neomycin, such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), netilmicin (Netromycin), paromomycin (Humatin, Paromycin), streptomycin, or tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi).

How should I use UAD Otic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Before using this medication, clean and dry your ear canal with sterile cotton.

Shake the ear drops well just before you measure a dose.

This medication is usually given as 4 to 5 drops into the affected ear every 6 to 8 hours. Children may need to use fewer drops. Follow your doctor’s instructions about how much medication you should use and how often.

Do not use this medication for longer than 10 days in a row unless your doctor tells you to. Long-term use of neomycin may cause damage to your hearing.

To use the ear drops, first remove the cap from the dropper bottle. Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Pull back on your ear gently to open up the ear canal. If giving this medicine to a child, pull down on the earlobe to open the ear canal. Hold the dropper upside down over the ear canal and drop the correct number of drops into the ear.

Do not place the dropper tip into your ear or allow the tip to touch any surface. It may become contaminated.

After using the ear drops, stay lying down or with your head tilted for at least 5 minutes.

As an alternative to dropping the medicine into your ear, you may insert a small piece of cotton into the ear canal and then drop the medicine directly onto the cotton to soak it. Leave the cotton in the ear and keep it moist by adding more of the medication every 4 to 8 hours. Replace the cotton at least every 24 hours. Follow your doctor’s instructions about the use of cotton with this medication.

Wipe the ear dropper tip with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with water or soap.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of using this medication.

Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include hearing problems, or urinating less than usual.

What should I avoid while using UAD Otic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water.

UAD Otic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

skin rash, redness, swelling, itching, dryness, scaling, or other irritation in or around the ear;

severe burning, stinging, or other irritation when using the medication;

new signs of infection;

hearing loss; or

urinating less than usual or not at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect UAD Otic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B used in the ears. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Tri-Otic

Posted by admin on November 10th, 2009

Tri-Otic

Generic Name: chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic) (KLOR oh ZYE nol, HYE droe KOR ti sone, pra MOX een)

What is Tri-Otic (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Chloroxylenol is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Pramoxine is a topical anesthetic. It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

The combination of chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic (for the ear) are used to treat pain, and swelling caused by ear infections.

Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Tri-Otic (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Do not use this medication if you have a ruptured (torn) ear drum, or the medication could leak into the inner ear. A ruptured ear drum usually causes moderate to severe ear pain, with or without a decrease in hearing. Call your doctor if you think you have a ruptured ear drum. Your doctor will use a special scope to see any tear in your ear drum.

Before using chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of illness or infection (other than an ear infection).

Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use only in your ear. Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water. Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Be careful if you drive, operate machinery, or do anything else hazardous if you feel dizzy or off balance. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have ear drainage or discharge, severe burning or itching in your ear, or worsening pain, irritation, or rash.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Tri-Otic (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, or pramoxine.

Do not use this medication if you have a ruptured (torn) ear drum, or the medication could leak into the inner ear. A ruptured ear drum usually causes moderate to severe ear pain, with or without a decrease in hearing. Call your doctor if you think you have a ruptured ear drum. Your doctor will use a special scope to see any tear in your ear drum.

Before using chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of illness or infection (other than an ear infection).

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use my Tri-Otic (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Do not use the medication in your eyes or take it by mouth. Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use in the ears only.

For best results, remove any ear wax or other debris before using the ear drops. Ask your doctor about safe methods of ear wax removal.

To use the ear drops, first remove the cap from the dropper bottle. Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Pull back on your ear gently to open up the ear canal. Hold the dropper upside down over your ear canal and place enough drops of the medicine in your ear to fill the ear canal.

Do not place the dropper tip into your ear, or allow the tip to touch any surface. It may become contaminated.

After using the ear drops, keep the ear tilted upward for about 5 minutes. You may also be able to soak a small cotton wick with the medication and leave it in place. Ask your doctor of pharmacist for instructions on using a cotton wick.

Wipe the dropper tip with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with water or soap.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using this medication.

Store the ear drops at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle properly capped.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

An overdose of chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine applied into the ear is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms.

What should I avoid while using this medication?

Do not use other ear drops during treatment with chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic without first talking to your doctor. Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Be careful if you drive, operate machinery, or do anything else hazardous if you feel dizzy or off balance. Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use only in your ear. Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.

Tri-Otic (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic)) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

ear drainage or discharge;

severe burning or itching in your ear; or

worsening pain, irritation, or rash.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect my Tri-Otic (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and hydrocortisone otic. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Pediotic

Posted by admin on November 10th, 2009

Pediotic

Generic Name: hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic (HYE droe KOR ti sone, NEE oh MYE sin, POL ee MIX in B)

What is Pediotic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Neomycin and polymyxin B are antibiotics that fight bacteria.

The combination of hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic (for the ears) is used to treat ear infections caused by bacteria.

This medication will not treat a viral infection such as herpes or shingles.

Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Pediotic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have a ruptured ear drum, or an ear infection caused by chickenpox, or herpes infection (simplex or zoster).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have herpes (simplex or zoster), chickenpox or small pox, any ear infection that causes blistering, asthma or sulfite allergy, or if you are allergic to an antibiotic similar to neomycin, such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), netilmicin (Netromycin), paromomycin (Humatin, Paromycin), streptomycin, or tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi).

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of using this medication.

Do not use this medication for longer than 10 days in a row unless your doctor tells you to. Long-term use of neomycin may cause damage to your hearing. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have skin rash, redness, swelling, itching, dryness, scaling, severe burning or stinging, or other irritation in or around the ear. Other serious side effects include new signs of infection, hearing loss, or urinating less than usual or not at all.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before using Pediotic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have:

a ruptured ear drum; or

an ear infection caused by chickenpox, or herpes infection (simplex or zoster).

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before using hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic, tell your doctor if you have:

herpes (simplex or zoster);

chickenpox or small pox;

any ear infection that causes blistering;

asthma or sulfite allergy; or

if you are allergic to an antibiotic similar to neomycin, such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), netilmicin (Netromycin), paromomycin (Humatin, Paromycin), streptomycin, or tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi).

How should I use Pediotic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Before using this medication, clean and dry your ear canal with sterile cotton.

Shake the ear drops well just before you measure a dose.

This medication is usually given as 4 to 5 drops into the affected ear every 6 to 8 hours. Children may need to use fewer drops. Follow your doctor’s instructions about how much medication you should use and how often.

Do not use this medication for longer than 10 days in a row unless your doctor tells you to. Long-term use of neomycin may cause damage to your hearing.

To use the ear drops, first remove the cap from the dropper bottle. Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Pull back on your ear gently to open up the ear canal. If giving this medicine to a child, pull down on the earlobe to open the ear canal. Hold the dropper upside down over the ear canal and drop the correct number of drops into the ear.

Do not place the dropper tip into your ear or allow the tip to touch any surface. It may become contaminated.

After using the ear drops, stay lying down or with your head tilted for at least 5 minutes.

As an alternative to dropping the medicine into your ear, you may insert a small piece of cotton into the ear canal and then drop the medicine directly onto the cotton to soak it. Leave the cotton in the ear and keep it moist by adding more of the medication every 4 to 8 hours. Replace the cotton at least every 24 hours. Follow your doctor’s instructions about the use of cotton with this medication.

Wipe the ear dropper tip with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with water or soap.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of using this medication.

Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include hearing problems, or urinating less than usual.

What should I avoid while using Pediotic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water.

Pediotic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

skin rash, redness, swelling, itching, dryness, scaling, or other irritation in or around the ear;

severe burning, stinging, or other irritation when using the medication;

new signs of infection;

hearing loss; or

urinating less than usual or not at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Pediotic (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B used in the ears. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Otozone

Posted by admin on November 10th, 2009

Otozone Solution

Otozone Solution is used for:

Treating certain infections of the outer ear canal that are complicated by inflammation. It is also used to control itching of the ear canal.

Otozone Solution is an antibacterial, steroid, and anesthetic combination. It works by killing bacteria, reducing inflammation, and temporarily relieving itching and pain.

Do NOT use Otozone Solution if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Otozone Solution:

Some medical conditions may interact with Otozone Solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Otozone Solution. Because little, if any, of Otozone Solution is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Otozone Solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Otozone Solution:

Use Otozone Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Otozone Solution.

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Otozone Solution:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Dryness; itching.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; burning, cracking, irritation, or peeling not present before you began using Otozone Solution; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; muscle weakness; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Otozone Solution at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in the original container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Otozone Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Otozone Solution. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

More Otozone Solution resources

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Otomar HC

Posted by admin on November 10th, 2009

Otomar HC

Generic Name: chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic) (KLOR oh ZYE nol, HYE droe KOR ti sone, pra MOX een)

What is Otomar HC (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Chloroxylenol is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Pramoxine is a topical anesthetic. It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

The combination of chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic (for the ear) are used to treat pain, and swelling caused by ear infections.

Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Otomar HC (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Do not use this medication if you have a ruptured (torn) ear drum, or the medication could leak into the inner ear. A ruptured ear drum usually causes moderate to severe ear pain, with or without a decrease in hearing. Call your doctor if you think you have a ruptured ear drum. Your doctor will use a special scope to see any tear in your ear drum.

Before using chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of illness or infection (other than an ear infection).

Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use only in your ear. Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water. Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Be careful if you drive, operate machinery, or do anything else hazardous if you feel dizzy or off balance. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have ear drainage or discharge, severe burning or itching in your ear, or worsening pain, irritation, or rash.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Otomar HC (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, or pramoxine.

Do not use this medication if you have a ruptured (torn) ear drum, or the medication could leak into the inner ear. A ruptured ear drum usually causes moderate to severe ear pain, with or without a decrease in hearing. Call your doctor if you think you have a ruptured ear drum. Your doctor will use a special scope to see any tear in your ear drum.

Before using chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of illness or infection (other than an ear infection).

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use my Otomar HC (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Do not use the medication in your eyes or take it by mouth. Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use in the ears only.

For best results, remove any ear wax or other debris before using the ear drops. Ask your doctor about safe methods of ear wax removal.

To use the ear drops, first remove the cap from the dropper bottle. Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Pull back on your ear gently to open up the ear canal. Hold the dropper upside down over your ear canal and place enough drops of the medicine in your ear to fill the ear canal.

Do not place the dropper tip into your ear, or allow the tip to touch any surface. It may become contaminated.

After using the ear drops, keep the ear tilted upward for about 5 minutes. You may also be able to soak a small cotton wick with the medication and leave it in place. Ask your doctor of pharmacist for instructions on using a cotton wick.

Wipe the dropper tip with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with water or soap.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using this medication.

Store the ear drops at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle properly capped.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

An overdose of chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine applied into the ear is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms.

What should I avoid while using this medication?

Do not use other ear drops during treatment with chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic without first talking to your doctor. Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Be careful if you drive, operate machinery, or do anything else hazardous if you feel dizzy or off balance. Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use only in your ear. Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.

Otomar HC (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic)) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

ear drainage or discharge;

severe burning or itching in your ear; or

worsening pain, irritation, or rash.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect my Otomar HC (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and hydrocortisone otic. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Otocort Sterile Suspension

Posted by admin on November 10th, 2009

Otocort Sterile Suspension

Generic Name: hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic (HYE droe KOR ti sone, NEE oh MYE sin, POL ee MIX in B)

What is Otocort Sterile Suspension (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Neomycin and polymyxin B are antibiotics that fight bacteria.

The combination of hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic (for the ears) is used to treat ear infections caused by bacteria.

This medication will not treat a viral infection such as herpes or shingles.

Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Otocort Sterile Suspension (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have a ruptured ear drum, or an ear infection caused by chickenpox, or herpes infection (simplex or zoster).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have herpes (simplex or zoster), chickenpox or small pox, any ear infection that causes blistering, asthma or sulfite allergy, or if you are allergic to an antibiotic similar to neomycin, such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), netilmicin (Netromycin), paromomycin (Humatin, Paromycin), streptomycin, or tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi).

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of using this medication.

Do not use this medication for longer than 10 days in a row unless your doctor tells you to. Long-term use of neomycin may cause damage to your hearing. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have skin rash, redness, swelling, itching, dryness, scaling, severe burning or stinging, or other irritation in or around the ear. Other serious side effects include new signs of infection, hearing loss, or urinating less than usual or not at all.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before using Otocort Sterile Suspension (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have:

a ruptured ear drum; or

an ear infection caused by chickenpox, or herpes infection (simplex or zoster).

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before using hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic, tell your doctor if you have:

herpes (simplex or zoster);

chickenpox or small pox;

any ear infection that causes blistering;

asthma or sulfite allergy; or

if you are allergic to an antibiotic similar to neomycin, such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), netilmicin (Netromycin), paromomycin (Humatin, Paromycin), streptomycin, or tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi).

How should I use Otocort Sterile Suspension (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Before using this medication, clean and dry your ear canal with sterile cotton.

Shake the ear drops well just before you measure a dose.

This medication is usually given as 4 to 5 drops into the affected ear every 6 to 8 hours. Children may need to use fewer drops. Follow your doctor’s instructions about how much medication you should use and how often.

Do not use this medication for longer than 10 days in a row unless your doctor tells you to. Long-term use of neomycin may cause damage to your hearing.

To use the ear drops, first remove the cap from the dropper bottle. Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Pull back on your ear gently to open up the ear canal. If giving this medicine to a child, pull down on the earlobe to open the ear canal. Hold the dropper upside down over the ear canal and drop the correct number of drops into the ear.

Do not place the dropper tip into your ear or allow the tip to touch any surface. It may become contaminated.

After using the ear drops, stay lying down or with your head tilted for at least 5 minutes.

As an alternative to dropping the medicine into your ear, you may insert a small piece of cotton into the ear canal and then drop the medicine directly onto the cotton to soak it. Leave the cotton in the ear and keep it moist by adding more of the medication every 4 to 8 hours. Replace the cotton at least every 24 hours. Follow your doctor’s instructions about the use of cotton with this medication.

Wipe the ear dropper tip with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with water or soap.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of using this medication.

Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include hearing problems, or urinating less than usual.

What should I avoid while using Otocort Sterile Suspension (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water.

Otocort Sterile Suspension (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

skin rash, redness, swelling, itching, dryness, scaling, or other irritation in or around the ear;

severe burning, stinging, or other irritation when using the medication;

new signs of infection;

hearing loss; or

urinating less than usual or not at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Otocort Sterile Suspension (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B used in the ears. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Otocort Sterile Solution

Posted by admin on November 10th, 2009

Otocort Sterile Solution

Generic Name: hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic (HYE droe KOR ti sone, NEE oh MYE sin, POL ee MIX in B)

What is Otocort Sterile Solution (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Neomycin and polymyxin B are antibiotics that fight bacteria.

The combination of hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic (for the ears) is used to treat ear infections caused by bacteria.

This medication will not treat a viral infection such as herpes or shingles.

Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Otocort Sterile Solution (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have a ruptured ear drum, or an ear infection caused by chickenpox, or herpes infection (simplex or zoster).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have herpes (simplex or zoster), chickenpox or small pox, any ear infection that causes blistering, asthma or sulfite allergy, or if you are allergic to an antibiotic similar to neomycin, such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), netilmicin (Netromycin), paromomycin (Humatin, Paromycin), streptomycin, or tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi).

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of using this medication.

Do not use this medication for longer than 10 days in a row unless your doctor tells you to. Long-term use of neomycin may cause damage to your hearing. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have skin rash, redness, swelling, itching, dryness, scaling, severe burning or stinging, or other irritation in or around the ear. Other serious side effects include new signs of infection, hearing loss, or urinating less than usual or not at all.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before using Otocort Sterile Solution (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have:

a ruptured ear drum; or

an ear infection caused by chickenpox, or herpes infection (simplex or zoster).

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before using hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic, tell your doctor if you have:

herpes (simplex or zoster);

chickenpox or small pox;

any ear infection that causes blistering;

asthma or sulfite allergy; or

if you are allergic to an antibiotic similar to neomycin, such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), netilmicin (Netromycin), paromomycin (Humatin, Paromycin), streptomycin, or tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi).

How should I use Otocort Sterile Solution (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Before using this medication, clean and dry your ear canal with sterile cotton.

Shake the ear drops well just before you measure a dose.

This medication is usually given as 4 to 5 drops into the affected ear every 6 to 8 hours. Children may need to use fewer drops. Follow your doctor’s instructions about how much medication you should use and how often.

Do not use this medication for longer than 10 days in a row unless your doctor tells you to. Long-term use of neomycin may cause damage to your hearing.

To use the ear drops, first remove the cap from the dropper bottle. Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Pull back on your ear gently to open up the ear canal. If giving this medicine to a child, pull down on the earlobe to open the ear canal. Hold the dropper upside down over the ear canal and drop the correct number of drops into the ear.

Do not place the dropper tip into your ear or allow the tip to touch any surface. It may become contaminated.

After using the ear drops, stay lying down or with your head tilted for at least 5 minutes.

As an alternative to dropping the medicine into your ear, you may insert a small piece of cotton into the ear canal and then drop the medicine directly onto the cotton to soak it. Leave the cotton in the ear and keep it moist by adding more of the medication every 4 to 8 hours. Replace the cotton at least every 24 hours. Follow your doctor’s instructions about the use of cotton with this medication.

Wipe the ear dropper tip with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with water or soap.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of using this medication.

Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include hearing problems, or urinating less than usual.

What should I avoid while using Otocort Sterile Solution (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water.

Otocort Sterile Solution (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

skin rash, redness, swelling, itching, dryness, scaling, or other irritation in or around the ear;

severe burning, stinging, or other irritation when using the medication;

new signs of infection;

hearing loss; or

urinating less than usual or not at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Otocort Sterile Solution (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B used in the ears. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Oto-End

Posted by admin on November 10th, 2009

Oto-End

Generic Name: chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic) (KLOR oh ZYE nol, HYE droe KOR ti sone, pra MOX een)

What is Oto-End (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Chloroxylenol is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Pramoxine is a topical anesthetic. It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

The combination of chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic (for the ear) are used to treat pain, and swelling caused by ear infections.

Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Oto-End (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Do not use this medication if you have a ruptured (torn) ear drum, or the medication could leak into the inner ear. A ruptured ear drum usually causes moderate to severe ear pain, with or without a decrease in hearing. Call your doctor if you think you have a ruptured ear drum. Your doctor will use a special scope to see any tear in your ear drum.

Before using chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of illness or infection (other than an ear infection).

Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use only in your ear. Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water. Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Be careful if you drive, operate machinery, or do anything else hazardous if you feel dizzy or off balance. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have ear drainage or discharge, severe burning or itching in your ear, or worsening pain, irritation, or rash.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Oto-End (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, or pramoxine.

Do not use this medication if you have a ruptured (torn) ear drum, or the medication could leak into the inner ear. A ruptured ear drum usually causes moderate to severe ear pain, with or without a decrease in hearing. Call your doctor if you think you have a ruptured ear drum. Your doctor will use a special scope to see any tear in your ear drum.

Before using chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of illness or infection (other than an ear infection).

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use my Oto-End (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Do not use the medication in your eyes or take it by mouth. Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use in the ears only.

For best results, remove any ear wax or other debris before using the ear drops. Ask your doctor about safe methods of ear wax removal.

To use the ear drops, first remove the cap from the dropper bottle. Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Pull back on your ear gently to open up the ear canal. Hold the dropper upside down over your ear canal and place enough drops of the medicine in your ear to fill the ear canal.

Do not place the dropper tip into your ear, or allow the tip to touch any surface. It may become contaminated.

After using the ear drops, keep the ear tilted upward for about 5 minutes. You may also be able to soak a small cotton wick with the medication and leave it in place. Ask your doctor of pharmacist for instructions on using a cotton wick.

Wipe the dropper tip with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with water or soap.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using this medication.

Store the ear drops at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle properly capped.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

An overdose of chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine applied into the ear is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms.

What should I avoid while using this medication?

Do not use other ear drops during treatment with chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic without first talking to your doctor. Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Be careful if you drive, operate machinery, or do anything else hazardous if you feel dizzy or off balance. Chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine otic is for use only in your ear. Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.

Oto-End (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic)) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

ear drainage or discharge;

severe burning or itching in your ear; or

worsening pain, irritation, or rash.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect my Oto-End (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic))?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and hydrocortisone otic. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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