Acetic acid irrigant

Generic name: Acetic Acid (irrigant)
Dosage form: irrigation solution (0.25%)
Drug class: Topical anti-infectives

Usage of Acetic acid irrigant

Acetic acid is a natural acidic substance that is normally found in vinegar.

Acetic acid irrigant is used to cleanse (irrigate) the inside of the bladder in people who use a catheter in the urethra (the tube for passing urine out of your bladder) for a long period of time. Acetic acid helps prevent infection and calcium buildup within the catheter and bladder.

Acetic acid irrigant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Acetic acid irrigant side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Acetic acid irrigant may cause serious side effects. Stop using acetic acid irrigant and call your doctor at once if you have:

severe pain or burning after using the medicine;

blood in the catheter tube or urine collection bag;

shortness of breath; or

unusual tiredness or drowsiness.

Common side effects of acetic acid may include:

mild burning or cold feeling in the urethra or bladder.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Acetic acid irrigant

You should not use acetic acid if you are allergic to acetic acid or vinegar.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

a lesion inside your bladder; or

an injury to your bladder.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Acetic acid irrigant is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Acetic acid irrigant

Acetic acid used as a bladder irrigant is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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