Oticin hc nr

Contraindications

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Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in varicella, vaccinia and in patients sensitive to any of the components of this preparation. OtiRx™ Ear Drops should not be applied in the external auditory canal where there is a perforated eardrum or when this medication can reach the middle ear. This medication should not be used on a child who has an ear tube(s) in place.

Undesirable effects

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The following local adverse reactions have been reported with topical corticosteroids, especially under occlusive dressings: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, allergic contact dermatitis, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria.

Therapeutic indications

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.

For the treatment of superficial infections of the external ear caused by microbes, and to control the accompanying inflammation and itching.

Chloroxylenol (Oticin HC NR) is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria or fungus.

Hydrocortisone (Oticin HC NR) is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Pramoxine is a topical anesthetic. It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.

Chloroxylenol (Oticin HC NR), Hydrocortisone (Oticin HC NR), and pramoxine otic (for the ear) is a combination medicine used to treat infections in the ear canal, and to relieve the symptoms of itching or swelling. This medicine will not treat an inner ear infection (also called otitis media).

Chloroxylenol (Oticin HC NR), Hydrocortisone (Oticin HC NR), and pramoxine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Name of the medicinal product

Oticin HC NR

Special warnings and precautions for use

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

Use Oticin HC NR as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Oticin HC NR is only for the ear. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Oticin HC NR in the eyes, flush thoroughly with cool water.
• Thoroughly clean and dry the outer ear before using Oticin HC NR.
• Lie down or tilt your head so that the affected ear faces up. For adults, gently pull the earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal. For children, gently pull the earlobe down and back to straighten the ear canal. Drop the medicine into the ear canal. Keep the ear facing up for 5 minutes so the medicine can run to the bottom of the ear canal. A clean cotton plug may be gently inserted into the ear canal to prevent medicine from leaking out.
• To prevent germs from getting into your medicine, do not touch the applicator to any surface, including the ear. Keep the container tightly closed.
• Wash your hands immediately after using Oticin HC NR.
• If you miss a dose of Oticin HC NR, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oticin HC NR.

Dosage (Posology) and method of administration

The external ear, that is the auricle and the auditory canal should be thoroughly cleansed and dried. Four (4) to 5 drops of Oticin HC NR should be instilled into the affected ear 3 or 4 times daily. For infants and small children, 3 drops are suggested because of the smaller capacity of the ear canal. The patient should lie with the affected ear upward to instill the drops and this position maintained for 5 minutes to facilitate penetration of the drops into the ear canal. Repeat, if necessary for the opposite affected ear. If preferred, a gauze ear plug or a wick may be inserted into the ear canal prior to applying Oticin HC NR. When using a wick, a few drops of sterile water should be applied directly to the wick following insertion to facilitate hydration. It should then be saturated with Oticin HC NR. The patient should be instructed to add a few drops of Oticin HC NR to the wick every four hours, and to remove the wick after 24 hours. Five (5) drops of Oticin HC NR should be instilled 3 or 4 times daily thereafter. When using a gauze ear plug, the external ear canal is first treated with drops of Oticin HC NR. Next, the gauze is inserted into the ear canal to contain the medication. The gauze ear plug or the expanded wick are easily removed using fingers, forceps, or tweezers.

This product may be used in the unaffected ear 3 times daily as a preventative.