GENERIC NAME: ACETIC ACID with DESONIDE - OTIC (uh-SEET-ick acid WITH DESS-oh-nide)
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: Acetic acid kills bacteria. Desonide reduces swelling and itching. This combination medication is used to relieve pain, swelling and irritation caused by certain ear conditions.
HOW TO USE: For best effects, this medication must be used as directed, usually 3 to 4 times a day. Apply ear drops to the affected ear(s) as follows: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper tip 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 a minute and insert a soft cotton plug loosely into the ear. Do not rinse the dropper. If a ear wick is being used, place the ear drops onto the wick and then place the wick in the ear as directed.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may temporarily sting or burn your ear for a minute or two when first applied. If this continues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: skin rash, burning/redness/pain in or around the ears. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other 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. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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