MyOxin Side Effects

Generic name: benzocaine / chloroxylenol / hydrocortisone otic

Note: This document contains side effect information about benzocaine / chloroxylenol / hydrocortisone otic. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name MyOxin.

Some side effects of MyOxin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to benzocaine / chloroxylenol / hydrocortisone otic: ear drops

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dryness; itching.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning, cracking, irritation, or peeling not present before you began using this medicine.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to benzocaine / chloroxylenol / hydrocortisone otic: otic suspension

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included sensitization.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included itching, burning, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneform eruptions, hypopigmentations, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae and miliaria.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have rarely included systemic effects of corticosteroids.

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