Monograph Details
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Ear Disorders
> Ear disorders
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COLY-MYCIN S OTIC |
| Manufacturer |
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JHP Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antibiotics + steroid + surfactant. |
| Generic Name |
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Colistin (as sulfate) 3mg, neomycin (as sulfate) 3.3mg, hydrocortisone acetate 10mg, thonzonium bromide 0.5mg; per mL; otic susp; contains thimerosal. |
| Indications |
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Susceptible infections of the external auditory canal, mastoidectomy, fenestration cavities. |
| Children |
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Clean and dry ear. 4 drops (using calibrated dropper), or 3 drops (using dropper bottle) in ear(s) 3 or 4 times daily; max 10 days. May substitute saturated cotton wick moistened every 4 hours; replace at least every 24 hrs. |
| Adults |
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Clean and dry ear. 5 drops (using calibrated dropper), or 4 drops (using dropper bottle) in ear(s) 3 or 4 times daily; max 10 days. May substitute saturated cotton wick moistened every 4 hours; replace at least every 24 hrs. |
| Contraindications |
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Viral infections of the ear (e.g., herpes simplex, vaccinia, varicella). |
| Precautions |
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Perforated eardrum. Chronic otitis media. Reevaluate if no improvement in 1 week. Discontinue if local irritation or sensitization occurs. |
| How Supplied |
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Susp—5mL (w. dropper) |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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