Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid
PrescriptionNombres comerciales: Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid Otic Solution, USP contains Hydrocortisone (1%) and acetic acid, glacial (2%) in a propylene glycol vehicle containing benzethonium chloride (0.02%), citric acid (0.2%), propylene glycol diacetate (3%) and sodium acetate (0.015%). Acetic acid has a molecular formula of CH 3 COOH with molecular weight of 60.05. The structural formula is: Hydrocortisone is a Synthetic Steroid used as an anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agent. Its chemical name is Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-. Hydrocortisone has a molecular formula of C 21 H 30 O 5 with molecular weight 362.46. The structural formula is: Hydrocortisone and acetic acid is available as a non-aqueous otic solution buffered at pH (2.0 to 4.0) for use in the external ear canal. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure
Principios Activos
| Ingrediente | Concentración |
|---|---|
| Acetic Acid | - |
| Hydrocortisone | - |
Indicaciones y Uso
Dosificación y Administración
Side Effects Overview
Advertencias y Precauciones
WARNINGS Discontinue promptly if sensitization or irritation occurs.
Contraindicaciones
CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone and acetic acid otic solution or any of the ingredients; herpes simplex, vaccinia and varicella. Perforated tympanic membrane is considered a contraindication to the use of any medication in the external ear canal.
Frequently Asked Questions
INDICATIONS AND USAGE For the treatment of superficial infections of the external auditory canal caused by organisms susceptible to the action of the antimicrobial, complicated by inflammation.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Carefully remove all cerumen and debris to allow hydrocortisone 1% and acetic acid 2% otic solution to contact infected surfaces directly. To promote continuous contact, insert a wick of cotton saturated with the solution into the ear canal; the wick may also be saturated after insertion. Instruct the patient to keep the wick in for at least 24 hours and to keep it moist by adding 3 to 5 drops of the solution every 4 to 6 …
WARNINGS Discontinue promptly if sensitization or irritation occurs.
CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone and acetic acid otic solution or any of the ingredients; herpes simplex, vaccinia and varicella. Perforated tympanic membrane is considered a contraindication to the use of any medication in the external ear canal.
Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • NDC Directory — Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid (FDA National Drug Code)
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Fuentes de datos: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS