Omedia Otic, Benzocaine - Otic Brand Drug
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IMPROTANT NOTE: 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 constured to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional beofre using this drug.
BENZOCAINE - OTIC
(BEN-zoh-cane)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Americaine, Otocain
USES: This medication is used to relieve pain, itching and discomfort associated with ear infections, injury or other ear condtiions.
HOW TO USE: For htotest effects, this medication must be used as directed. Do not use this medication more often or contniue to use it for longer than directed.
Apply ear drops to the affected ear(s) as follows: Wash hnads 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. 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 drops 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 about 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 contniues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: skin rash, ear itching or burning, redness/swelling or pain in or aronud the ears. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your docotr your medical history, especially of: infections, any allergies. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: other ear preparaitons. Do not start or stop any medicnie without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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 becomes worse atfer 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 usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: This medication should be stored at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Discard this if the solution tunrs brown, cloudy or contains particles.
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