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Domeboro Otic, Star-Otic, |acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic

acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic

Generic Name: acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic (ah SEE tic AH sid and ah LOO mih num AH seh tate OH tic)
Brand Names: Domeboro Otic, Star-Otic

What is acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic?

Acetic acid has antibacterial and antifungal activity.

Aluminum acetate helps to reduce itching, stinging, and inflammation that may be associated with an infection.

Together, acetic acid and aluminum acetate are used to treat ear infections.

Acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic?

Notify your doctor if the condition does not improve or appears to worsen.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic?

How should I use acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic?

In general, acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic should be used as follows:

• If the drops have been stored in the refrigerator, warm the drops slightly by holding them in the hands for 1 or 2 minutes. Administration of cold drops into the ear may cause dizziness.

• Have another person administer the drops whenever possible. Have the affected person lie on their side or tilt the ear up to make administering a drop easier.

• For adults, hold the earlobe up and back. For children, hold the earlobe down and back. This will allow the drops to run into the ear canal. Carefully instill the prescribed number of drops in the first ear.

• Keep the ear tilted for five minutes to allow the medication to penetrate the ear.

• Repeat the process in the other ear if prescribed.

Use all of the medication that has been prescribed. Symptoms may begin to improve before the condition is completely treated. If you do not use all of the medication prescribed, the condition could return or worsen.

It is important to use acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic regularly to get the most benefit.

Notify your doctor if the condition does not improve or appears to worsen.

Store acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic at room temperature or in the refrigerator, away from moisture, heat, and direct light. Keep the bottle properly capped. Do not allow the medication to freeze.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and use only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic overdose are not known.

What should I avoid while using this medication?

Acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic side effects

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or

• ear drainage, discharge, or worsening pain.

Other less serious side effects may also occur such as irritation in the ear. Contact your doctor if these side effects seem excessive or unusual.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect my acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic?

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has more information about acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic is available with a prescription under the brand names Domeboro Otic and Star-Otic. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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