Monograph Details
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Ear Disorders
> Ear disorders
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A/B OTIC |
| Manufacturer |
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Perrigo |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Analgesic + local anesthetic. |
| Generic Name |
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Antipyrine 54mg, benzocaine 14mg; per mL; otic soln; contains oxyquinoline sulfate. |
| Indications |
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To reduce pain and inflammation in acute otitis media (AOM), alone or as adjunct to systemic antibiotics. To remove excessive or impacted cerumen. |
| Adults and Children |
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AOM: Fill ear canal with soln, then moisten cotton plug with soln and insert into meatus. Repeat every 1–2 hrs until pain and congestion relieved. Cerumen removal: Instill 3 times daily for 2–3 days. Insert moistened (w. soln) cotton plug into meatus before and after cerumen removal. |
| Contraindications |
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Perforated tympanic membrane. |
| Precautions |
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Discontinue if sensitization or irritation occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| How Supplied |
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Soln—10mL, 15mL (dropper bottle) |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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