Carbamide peroxide otic

Generic name: Carbamide Peroxide (otic)
Dosage form: otic solution (6.5%)
Drug class: Cerumenolytics

Usage of Carbamide peroxide otic

Carbamide Peroxide otic (for the ears) is used to soften and loosen ear wax, making it easier to remove.

Carbamide peroxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Carbamide peroxide otic 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.

Carbamide peroxide otic may cause serious side effects. Stop using carbamide peroxide otic and call your doctor at once if you have:

dizziness; or

new or worsening ear problems.

Common side effects of carbamide peroxide may include:

a foaming or crackling sound in the ear after using the ear drops;

temporary decrease in hearing after using the drops;

mild feeling of fullness in the ear; or

mild itching inside the ear.

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 Carbamide peroxide otic

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

recent ear surgery or injury;

ear pain, itching, or other irritation;

drainage, discharge, or bleeding from the ear; or

warmth or swelling around the ear.

Carbamide peroxide otic should not be used on a child younger than 12 years old.

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How to use Carbamide peroxide otic

Usual Adult Dose for Cerumen Removal:

5 to 10 drops of the solution instilled into the affected ear(s) 2 times daily for up to 4 days. The patient should remain in this position for several minutes to allow the solution to penetrate the ear. Cotton may be placed in the ear to lengthen the amount of time that the solution is in contact with the cerumen.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cerumen Removal:

Warnings

You should not use carbamide peroxide if you have a hole in your ear drum (ruptured ear drum), or if you have any signs of ear infection or injury, such as pain, warmth, swelling, drainage, or bleeding.

What other drugs will affect Carbamide peroxide otic

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on carbamide peroxide 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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