Acetic Acid
PrescriptionNoms de marque : Acetic Acid
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION Acetic acid otic solution, USP is a solution of acetic acid (2%), in a propylene glycol vehicle containing propylene glycol diacetate (3%), benzethonium chloride (0.02%), sodium acetate (0.015%), and citric acid. The molecular formula for acetic acid is CH 3 COOH, with a molecular weight of 60.05. The structural formula is: Acetic acid otic solution, USP is available as a nonaqueous otic solution buffered at pH 3 for use in the external ear canal. Chemical Structure
Principes Actifs
| Ingrédient | Dosage |
|---|---|
| Acetic Acid | - |
Indications et Utilisation
Posologie et Administration
Side Effects Overview
Mises en Garde et Précautions
WARNINGS Discontinue promptly if sensitization or irritation occurs.
Contre-indications
CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to acetic acid otic solution or any of the ingredients. 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.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Carefully remove all cerumen and debris to allow acetic acid otic solution to contact infected surfaces directly. To promote continuous contact, insert a wick of cotton saturated with acetic acid otic 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 drops to 5 drops of acetic acid otic solution every 4 hours …
WARNINGS Discontinue promptly if sensitization or irritation occurs.
CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to acetic acid otic solution or any of the ingredients. Perforated tympanic membrane is considered a contraindication to the use of any medication in the external ear canal.
Acetic Acid is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Acetic Acid drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Acetic Acid label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 197305 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Acetic Acid (FDA National Drug Code)
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Sources des données : DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS