ACETIC ACID (OTIC)

(a SEET ik AS id) Brand: Acetasol

What is the most significant information I must know about acetic acid?

• Use this medicine as directed on the label, or as your doctor has predesigned. Do not use the medicine in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

• If you miss a doze, use it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, wait before then to use the medication and skip the missed doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Smaller serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all. You may feel a slight burning or stinging when you first apply acetic acid ear drops. Conversation to your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effects.

What is acetic acid?

Acetic acid otic (for the ear) is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria or fungus.

Acetic acid is used to treat infections in the ear canal. This medicine will not treat an inner ear infection (also called otitis media).

Acetic acid may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my health care provider till using acetic acid?

• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to acetic acid, or if you have a hole in your ear drum (ruptured ear drum).

• Till using acetic acid, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have severe ear pain, fever, or hearing problems. You may not be able to use acetic acid.

• This medicine is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Till using any medicine, speak your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.

• Do not use acetic acid ear drops in a baby younger than 3 years old.

How must I use acetic acid?

• Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

• For excellent results, remove any ear wax or another debris till using acetic acid ear drops. Ask your doctor about safety methods of ear wax removal.

Acetic acid ear drops can be applied directly into the ear, or using a cotton wick. You can create a cotton wick by using a little piece of a cotton ball.

• It is excellent to use the ear drops with a cotton wick because it will hold the medicine in constant contact with the skin internal your ear.

• You may soak the wick with the ear drops and then insert it into your ear. You may also insert the wick into the ear first and then drop in satis acetic acid to create the wick moist internal the ear canal.

• Hold the cotton wick in seat for at least 24 hours, and hold it moist by applying 3 to 5 drops of acetic acid placed into the affected ear each 4 to 6 hours.

• After removing the wick, you may then use the ear drops directly in your ear without a wick. The normal doze is 5 drops of acetic acid used 3 or 4 times daily. Follow your doctor's instructions about how long to hold using the ear drops.

• Do not seat the dropper tip into your ear, or let the tip to touch any surface. It may become contaminated.

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

• Store acetic acid ear drops at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Use the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, wait before then to use the medication and skip the missed doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• An overdose of acetic acid placed into the ear is not likely to reason life-threatening symptoms.

What must I avoid while using acetic acid?

• Avoid using another ear drops to treat your condition unless your doctor has told you otherwise.

What are the possible side effects of acetic acid?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• You may feel a slight stinging or burning when you first use acetic acid ear drops.

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

What another drugs will affect acetic acid?

• There may be another drugs that can affect acetic acid. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about acetic acid.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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