Monograph Details
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Ear Disorders
> Ear disorders
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CORTIC |
| Manufacturer |
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Everett Laboratories |
| Legal Classification |
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antibacterial/antifungal + topical anesthetic + steroid. |
| Generic Name |
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Chloroxylenol 1mg, pramoxine HCl 10mg, hydrocortisone 10mg; per mL; otic soln; contains propylene glycol, benzalkonium chloride. |
| Also |
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• CORTIC-ND
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| Indications |
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Superficial infections of the external auditory canal. Itching in the auditory canal. |
| Adults and Children |
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Clean and dry ear. Use saturated cotton wick for 1st 24 hrs (keep wick moist); then 5 drops 3–4 times daily. May use 5 drops 3 times daily in unaffected ear to prevent infection. |
| Contraindications |
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Perforated eardrum. Viral ear infections. Tympanostomy tubes. |
| Precautions |
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Discontinue if irritation or sensitization occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.C): not recommended. Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Local irritation, superinfection, allergic contact dermatitis. |
| How Supplied |
Cortic—10mL (dropper bottle)
Cortic-ND—15mL (w. dropper) |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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