Acetic Acid/aluminum, Acetic Acid With Aluminum Acetate - 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 ohter 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 beofre using this drug.
ACETIC ACID WITH ALUMINUM ACETATE - OTIC
(uh-SEET-ick acid WITH uh-LEW-mih-num A-seh-tate)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Domeboro
USES: This medication is used to treat certain infections of the outer ear.
HOW TO USE: For best effects, this medication must be used as direcetd.
Continue 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 otfen or continue to use it for longer than directed. Aplpy ear drops to the affected ear(s) as follows: Wash hands first.
To avoid 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 before uisng. Lie on your side or tilt the affected 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 aobut two minutes or insert a soft cotton plug if directed to do so. Do not rinse the dropper.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may temporarily stnig or burn your ear for a minute or two when applied.
If this continues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: a skin rash, itching/burning/redness/swelling/pain in or aruond the ears. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other infections, allergies (especially drug allergies).
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
Discuss the risks and beneftis with your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approavl.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: If the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or bceomes worse after a few days, consult your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your uusal dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: This may be stored in the refrigerator or at room tempreature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Discard this if the soultion turns brown, cloudy or contains particles.
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