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Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution

Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution is used for:

Treating mild ear infections.

Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution is an antibacterial. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution
• you have a perforated or ruptured eardrum

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

Before using Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution:

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

• if you are pregnant, if you become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

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

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate 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 Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution:

Use Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution is for use in the ear only. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution in your eyes, rinse immediately with cool tap water.
• To use ear drops, lie down or tilt your head so that the affected ear faces up. For adults, gently pull the earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal. For children, gently pull the earlobe down and back to straighten the ear canal. Drop the medicine into the ear canal. Keep the ear facing up for 5 minutes so the medicine can run to the bottom of the ear canal. A clean cotton plug may be gently inserted into the ear canal to prevent medicine from leaking out. To prevent germs from entering the medicine, do not touch the applicator to any surface, including the ear. Keep the container tightly closed.
• If you miss a dose of Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution.

Important safety information:

• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is unknown if Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant while taking Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution during pregnancy. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Burning; itching; stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irritation; sensitivity.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Protect from freezing. Store away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is summary only. It does not contain all information about Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate 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.