Basic Information
- Habit forming? No
- Prescription needed? Yes
- Available as generic? No
- Drug class: Analgesic (otic), anesthetic
Uses
Relieves pain of middle ear infections (otitis media). It
does not treat the infection itself.
Dosage & Usage Information
How to use:
Warm ear drops under running water around the unopened bottle.
Lie down with affected ear up.
Adults--Pull ear lobe back and up.
Children--Pull ear lobe down and back.
Drop medicine into ear canal until canal is full.
Stay lying down for 2 minutes.
Gently insert cotton plug into ear to prevent leaking.
When to use:
Every 1 to 2 hours for 4 hours, then 4 times a day when needed
for pain.
If you forget a dose:
Use as soon as you remember.
What drug does:
Functions as a topical anesthetic/analgesic on the eardrum.
Time lapse before drug works:
10 minutes.
Don't use with:
Other topical ear medicines without consulting your doctor.
Overdose
SYMPTOMS:
None expected.
WHAT TO DO:
Not intended for internal use. If child accidentally swallows,
call poison-control center.
Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects
Life-threatening:
Common:
Infrequent:
Itching or burning in ear (probably represents allergic reaction).
Rare:
Warnings & Precautions
Don't use if:
You are allergic to any local anesthetic (name usually ends
with 'caine').
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If eardrum is ruptured.
Over age 60:
No problems expected.
Pregnancy:
No problems expected.
Breast-feeding:
No problems expected.
Infants & children:
No problems expected.
Prolonged use:
Not intended for prolonged use.
Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.
Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected.
Discontinuing:
No problems expected.
Others:
- Keep cool, but don't freeze.
- Don't touch tip of dropper to any other surface.
- Don't rinse the dropper, wipe with clean cloth and close
tightly.
Possible Interaction with Other Drugs
