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What is the most important information I should know about Vosol HC?
Hypersensitivity to Hydrocortisone (Vosol HC) and Acetic Acid (Vosol HC) otic solution or any of the ingredients; herpes simplex, vaccinia and varicella. Perforated tympanic membrane is considered a contraindication to the use of any medication in the external ear canal.
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What are the possible side effects of Vosol HC?
Stinging or burning may be noted occasionally; local irritation has occurred very rarely.
For the treatment of superficial infections of the external auditory canal caused by organisms susceptible to the action of the antimicrobial, complicated by inflammation.
Acetic Acid (Vosol HC) is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria or fungus.
Hydrocortisone (Vosol HC) is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Acetic Acid (Vosol HC) and Hydrocortisone (Vosol HC) otic (for the ear) is a combination medicine used to treat infections in the ear canal, and to relieve the symptoms of redness, itching, or swelling. This medicine will not treat an inner ear infection (also called otitis media).
Acetic Acid (Vosol HC) and Hydrocortisone (Vosol HC) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
The main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
For best results, remove any ear wax or other debris before using this medicine. Ask your doctor about safe methods of ear wax removal.
To use the ear drops:
Soak a small piece of cotton with several drops of this medicine and then insert it into your ear. Or you may insert the cotton into your ear first and then drop in enough medicine to soak the cotton inside the ear canal.
Leave the cotton in your ear for at least 24 hours, and keep it moist by adding 3 to 5 drops of the medicine to the cotton every 4 to 6 hours.
After removing the cotton, you may then place the drops directly into your ear 3 or 4 times daily. Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed.
Follow your doctor's instructions about how long to keep using Acetic Acid (Vosol HC) and Hydrocortisone (Vosol HC) ear drops.
Do not touch the dropper tip or place it directly in your ear. It may become contaminated. Wipe the tip with a clean tissue but do not wash with water or soap.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Carefully remove all cerumen and debris to allow Hydrocortisone (Vosol HC) 1% and Acetic Acid (Vosol HC) 2% otic solution to contact infected surfaces directly. To promote continuous contact, insert a wick of cotton saturated with the 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 to 5 drops of the solution every 4 to 6 hours. The wick may be removed after 24 hours but the patient should continue to instill 5 drops 3 or 4 times daily thereafter, for as long as indicated. In pediatric patients, 3 to 4 drops may be sufficient due to the smaller capacity of the ear canal.
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What other drugs will affect Vosol HC?
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