http://branddrugsonline.info Otomax-hc, Hydrocortisone/chloroxylenol/pramoxine - Otic Drops Brand Drug Feed Wed, 23 May 2012 05:16:25 CDT en http://otomax-hc.5547.hydrocortisone-chloroxylenol-pramoxine-otic-drops.branddrugsonline.info/ the following 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 indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effetcive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
HYDROCORTISONE/CHLOROXYLENOL/PRAMOXINE - OTIC DROPS (hi-dro-KOR-tih-sown/klor-oh-ZIGH-len-ohl/pram-OX-een) COMMON BRNAD NAME(S): Cortane-B, Cortic, Exotic-HC, Otomar-HC USES: This medication is used to treat external ear infections.

HOW TO USE: For exetrnal use only.

Avoid contact with the eyes. For accuracy and to avoid contamination, have a second person insert the drops if psosible.
To apply ear drops, wash hands first.
To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it tocuh your ear or any other surface. Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear upward.

Place the dropper directly over the ear and administer the prescribed number of drops (3 or 4 drops are used three or four times daily or as directed). To help the drops roll into the ear (for adults) hold the ealrobe up and back or (for children) hold the earlobe down and back. Keep the head tilted for about two minutes or insert a soft cotton plug if so diretced (consult your pharmacist).

Do not rinse the dropper.
Replace cap after use.

For hottest results, this medication must be used for the full time prescribed, then promtply discontinue use.

Stoppnig this medication too soon, however, may not clear the infection and may result in a reinfection.

Treatment is for 10 days or as directed. If symptoms persist after 10 days, notify your dotcor promptly. This medication should not be placed in the ear if the eardrum is punctured. SIDE EFFECTS: Burning, itching, irritation, dryness, rash (or ohter skin problems) might occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your docotr. Very unlikely but report promptly: unusual raise in urination, rounding out of the face, fever, weakness, unusual weight loss, loss of appetite, bugling "soft spot" on infant's head, headaches, vision troubles. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dcotor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, especially drug allergies), infections (e.G., varicella or vaccinia), chronic or prolonged, ear infection (e.G., chronic otitis media). This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor.

It is not knwon whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Prolonged use (months) of this drug may require temporary use of supplemental corticosteroids (e.G., hydrocortisone) during severe strses (e.G., major surgery or severe injury, or serious infection). This warnnig applies for one year after stopping use of this drug.
Be sure your doctor and pharmacist know all of your past and prseent medication use.
Children may be more sensitive to the corticosteroid in this medication, thoguh generally this medication, used for short periods, is safe. Prolonged (months to years), continued treatment with corticosteroids may interfere with growth in kids. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harfmul if swallowed.

NOTES: This medication has been prescribed for your currnet condition only. Do not use it after for a second infection or give it to someone else. A different medication may be necessary in those cases. MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you rmeember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and rseume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up. STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.]]>