Acetic acid otic

Generic name: Acetic Acid (otic)
Dosage form: otic solution (2%)
Drug class: Otic anti-infectives

Usage of Acetic acid otic

Acetic acid is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria or fungus.

Acetic acid otic (for the ear) is used to treat infections in the ear canal. acetic acid will not treat an inner ear infection (also called otitis media).

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

Acetic acid otic side effects

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

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have severe burning or other irritation after using the ear drops.

Common side effects may include mild stinging or burning with the first use.

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 otic

You should not use acetic acid if you are allergic to it, or if you have a hole in your ear drum (ruptured ear drum).

To make sure acetic acid is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

severe ear pain;

hearing problems; or

fever.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.

Acetic acid should not be used on a child younger than 3 years old.

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Warnings

You should not use acetic acid if you have a hole in your ear drum (ruptured ear drum).

What other drugs will affect Acetic acid otic

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on acetic acid used in the ears. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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