Acetasol HC

Generic name: Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid
Drug class: Otic steroids with anti-infectives

Usage of Acetasol HC

Corticosteroid and acetic acid combinations are used to treat certain problems of the ear canal. They also help relieve the redness, itching, and swelling that may accompany these conditions.

These medicines may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Corticosteroid and acetic acid combinations are available only with your doctor's prescription.

Acetasol HC side effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

Anorexia, weakness, weight loss (in children)

stinging, itching, irritation, or burning of the ear

There have not been any other side effects reported with this medicine. However, if you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

Before taking Acetasol HC

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

There is no specific information comparing the use of otic corticosteroids in children under 3 years of age with use in other age groups.

Geriatric

Although there is no specific information comparing the use of otic corticosteroids in the elderly with use in other age groups, they are not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than they do in younger adults.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Desmopressin

Rotavirus Vaccine, Live

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Abametapir

Aceclofenac

Acemetacin

Aldesleukin

Amtolmetin Guacil

Aspirin

Atazanavir

Balofloxacin

Bemiparin

Besifloxacin

Bromfenac

Bufexamac

Bupropion

Celecoxib

Choline Salicylate

Ciprofloxacin

Clonixin

Cobicistat

Conivaptan

Darunavir

Dexibuprofen

Dexketoprofen

Diclofenac

Diflunisal

Dipyrone

Droxicam

Enoxacin

Etodolac

Etofenamate

Etoricoxib

Fedratinib

Felbinac

Fenoprofen

Fepradinol

Feprazone

Fexinidazole

Fleroxacin

Floctafenine

Flufenamic Acid

Flumequine

Flurbiprofen

Fosnetupitant

Gatifloxacin

Gemifloxacin

Ibuprofen

Indomethacin

Itraconazole

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Lenacapavir

Levofloxacin

Lomefloxacin

Lornoxicam

Loxoprofen

Lumiracoxib

Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate

Macimorelin

Mavacamten

Meclofenamate

Mefenamic Acid

Meloxicam

Morniflumate

Moxifloxacin

Nabumetone

Nadifloxacin

Nadroparin

Naproxen

Nepafenac

Netupitant

Niflumic Acid

Nimesulide

Nimesulide Beta Cyclodextrin

Norfloxacin

Ofloxacin

Omaveloxolone

Oxaprozin

Oxyphenbutazone

Parecoxib

Pazufloxacin

Pefloxacin

Phenobarbital

Phenylbutazone

Piketoprofen

Piroxicam

Pranoprofen

Primidone

Proglumetacin

Propyphenazone

Proquazone

Prulifloxacin

Rofecoxib

Rufloxacin

Salicylic Acid

Salsalate

Sargramostim

Sodium Salicylate

Somatrogon-ghla

Sparfloxacin

Sulindac

Tenoxicam

Tiaprofenic Acid

Tolfenamic Acid

Tolmetin

Tosufloxacin

Valdecoxib

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Alcuronium

Atracurium

Auranofin

Colestipol

Gallamine

Hexafluorenium

Licorice

Metocurine

Rifapentine

Saiboku-To

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

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How to use Acetasol HC

To use:

Lie down or tilt the head so that the affected ear faces up. Gently pull the ear lobe up and back for adults (down and back for children) to straighten the ear canal. Drop the medicine into the ear canal. Keep the ear facing up for several (about 5) minutes to allow the medicine to run to the bottom of the ear canal. A sterile cotton plug may be gently inserted into the ear opening to prevent the medicine from leaking out. At first, your doctor may want you to put more medicine on the cotton plug during the day to keep it moist.

To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, avoid touching the dropper or applicator tip to any surface as much as possible (including the ear). Also, always keep the container tightly closed.

For patients using hydrocortisone and acetic acid ear drops:

Do not wash the dropper or applicator tip, because water may get into the medicine and make it weaker. If necessary, you may wipe the dropper or applicator tip with a clean tissue.

Do not use corticosteroids more often or for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

Do not use any leftover medicine for future ear problems without first checking with your doctor. This medicine should not be used if certain kinds of infections are present. To do so may make the infection worse.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

For hydrocortisone and acetic acid

For ear drops dosage form:

For ear infections:

Adults and children over 3 years of age—Use 3 to 5 drops in the affected ear every four to six hours for the first twenty-four hours, then 5 drops three to four times daily.

Children under 3 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Do not stop treatment abruptly.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Warnings

If your condition does not improve within 5 to 7 days, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.

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