Monograph Details
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Ear Disorders
> Ear disorders
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PEDIOTIC |
| Manufacturer |
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King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antibiotics + steroid. |
| Generic Name |
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Polymyxin B sulfate 10000Units, neomycin sulfate 3.5mg, hydrocortisone 10mg; per mL; otic susp. |
| Indications |
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Susceptible infections of external auditory canal, mastoidectomy and fenestration cavities. |
| Children |
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Clean ear. 3 drops in ear(s) 3–4 times daily; max 10 days. |
| Adults |
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Clean ear. 4 drops in ear(s) 3–4 times daily; max 10 days. May use saturated cotton wick. |
| Contraindications |
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Otic fungal, tubercular, or viral infections. |
| Precautions |
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Discontinue if sensitization or irritation occur. Perforated eardrum. Chronic otitis media. Reevaluate if no improvement in 1 week. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Local reactions (eg, dermatitis), superinfection, ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity. |
| How Supplied |
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Susp—7.5mL (w. dropper) |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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