Antipyrine / Benzocaine Otic Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 54 mg-14 mg/mL; 55 mg-14 mg/mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Otitis Media
Apply an amount of solution sufficient to fill the affected ear canal, repeated every 1 to 2 hours until congestion and pain are relieved
Comments:
- The US FDA has notified manufacturers to stop marketing products to be used for the relief of ear pain and swelling; this drug contains an active ingredient that has not been evaluated for effectiveness, quality, and safety.
- A cotton pledget should be moistened with the solution and inserted into the meatus after instillation.
Uses:
- Adjuvant therapy during systemic antibiotic administration for resolution of the infection
- Prompt relief of pain and reduction of inflammation in the congestive and serous stages
Usual Adult Dose for Cerumen Removal
Before cerumen removal: Apply an amount of solution sufficient to fill the affected ear canal 3 times a day for 2 to 3 days prior to cerumen removal
After cerumen removal: This drug may be used to dry the ear canal and/or relieve discomfort.
Comments:
- The US FDA has notified manufacturers to stop marketing products to be used for the relief of ear pain and swelling; this drug contains an active ingredient that has not been evaluated for effectiveness, quality, and safety.
- Before and after cerumen removal, a cotton pledget should be moistened with the solution and inserted into the meatus after instillation.
- This drug can help detach cerumen from the wall of the ear canal to facilitate removal.
Use: Facilitates the removal of excessive/impacted cerumen
Usual Pediatric Dose for Otitis Media
Children: Apply an amount of solution sufficient to fill the affected ear canal, repeated every 1 to 2 hours until congestion and pain are relieved
Comments:
- The US FDA has notified manufacturers to stop marketing products to be used for the relief of ear pain and swelling; this drug contains an active ingredient that has not been evaluated for effectiveness, quality, and safety.
- A cotton pledget should be moistened with the solution and inserted into the meatus after instillation.
Uses:
- Adjuvant therapy during systemic antibiotic administration for resolution of the infection
- Prompt relief of pain and reduction of inflammation in the congestive and serous stages
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cerumen Removal
Children:
Before cerumen removal: Apply an amount of solution sufficient to fill the affected ear canal 3 times a day for 2 to 3 days prior to cerumen removal
After cerumen removal: This drug may be used to dry the ear canal and/or relieve discomfort.
Comments:
- The US FDA has notified manufacturers to stop marketing products to be used for the relief of ear pain and swelling; this drug contains an active ingredient that has not been evaluated for effectiveness, quality, and safety.
- Before and after cerumen removal, a cotton pledget should be moistened with the solution and inserted into the meatus after instillation.
- This drug can help detach cerumen from the wall of the ear canal to facilitate removal.
Use: Facilitates the removal of excessive/impacted cerumen
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Hypersensitivity to either active component, related substances, or to any of the ingredients
- In the presence of discharge
- In the presence of spontaneous perforation of the tympanic membrane
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- The vial should be warmed in the hands for 1 to 2 minutes prior to administration to avoid dizziness associated with instillation of a cold solution into the ear canal.
- When instilling drops, patients should avoid touching the ear canal with the dropper tip.
- Once the dose is administered, patients should moisten a cotton ball/cotton pledget/cotton wool with this drug and insert it into the meatus.
Storage requirements:
- Protect from freezing, heat, and light.
General:
- The US FDA has notified manufacturers to stop marketing products to be used for the relief of ear pain and swelling; this drug contains an active ingredient that has not been evaluated for effectiveness, quality, and safety.
- Limitation of use: This drug should be used in the ears only.
- Otitis media is a common problem in children, in whom the eustachian tube (located near the nasal cavity) is shorter, wider, and more horizontal compared to adults.
Patient advice:
- Advise patients to speak to their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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