acetic acid/antipyrine/benzocaine/policosanol/aluminum acet - otic, Auralgan

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GENERIC NAME: ACETIC ACID/ANTIPYRINE/BENZOCAINE/POLICOSANOL/ALUMINUM ACET - OTIC (a-SEE-tik/an-tee-PYE-reen/BEN-zoe-kane poly-co-SAN-ol/a-LOO-mi-num AS-e-tate)

BRAND NAME(S): Auralgan

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USES: This product is used to relieve pain, stuffiness, and swelling caused by a middle ear infection (acute otitis media). It is also used to help remove earwax. Acetic acid works by stopping the growth of bacteria and fungus. Antipyrine is an analgesic that helps to decrease the pain and swelling. Benzocaine is a topical anesthetic that helps to numb the pain. Aluminum acetate helps to reduce swelling and itching.

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