Monograph Details
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Ear Disorders
> Ear disorders
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Polymyxin B/Neomycin/Hydrocortisone Otic Susp |
| Manufacturer |
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Various generic manufacturers |
| 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. |
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• CORTISPORIN-TC OTIC
• CORTISPORIN OTIC SOLUTION
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| Indications |
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Susceptible infections of external auditory canal. |
| 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. |
| Contraindications |
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Cutaneous viral infections in ear (eg, herpes simplex, vaccinia, varicella zoster virus). |
| Precautions |
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Perforated eardrum. Chronic otitis media. Asthma (soln). Reevaluate if no improvement in 1 week. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Local reactions, contact dermatitis, oto- or nephrotoxicity in prolonged use, superinfection. |
| How Supplied |
TC—10mL (w. dropper)
Soln—10mL (w. dropper)
Susp—contact supplier |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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