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hydrocortisone/pramoxine/chloroxylenol drops - otic, Cortane-B, Cortic, Exotic-HC,

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GENERIC NAME: HYDROCORTISONE/PRAMOXINE/CHLOROXYLENOL DROPS - OTIC (HYE-droe-KOR-ti-sone/pram-OX-een/klor-oh-ZIGH-len-ol)

BRAND NAME(S): Cortane-B, Cortic, Exotic-HC, Otomar-HC

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This combination medication is used to treat outer ear infections (e.g., swimmer's ear). This product contains 3 medications. Hydrocortisone is a steroid that helps to decrease the redness, swelling, and itching. Pramoxine is an anesthetic that helps to decrease pain and itching by blocking the nerve signals. Chloroxylenol works by stopping the growth of bacteria and fungus.

HOW TO USE: First, clean and dry the outer ear.To make sure that the right amount of medication is given, and to avoid touching the ear with the dropper, have another person insert the drops if possible. To lower the risk of dizziness, hold the container in your hand for a few minutes to warm it.To apply ear drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your ear or any other surface. Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear upward. Hold the dropper directly over the ear, and place the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal, usually 3 to 4 times daily or as directed by your doctor. To help the drops roll into the ear of an adult, hold the earlobe up and back. In children, hold the earlobe down and back. Keep the head tilted for about 5 minutes or insert a soft cotton plug if so directed. Your doctor may direct you to give this medication in another way by placing a cotton wick in the ear canal and moistening it with the prescribed number of drops. The wick should be replaced at least once a day. Repeat for the other ear if so directed. Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the cap after use.Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day. Continue using it for the full time prescribed, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping this medication too early may result in a return of the infection.Do not use in the eye.Tell your doctor if your condition persists for more than 10 days or if it worsens.

SIDE EFFECTS: Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: new or increased redness/swelling/pain/irritation in or around the ears.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

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