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- $Title{antipyrine, benzocaine, oxyquinoline, and glycerin combination}
- $Subject{Allergen Goldline Auralgan Ayerst Auromid Vangard Barre Auroto Otic
- Earocol Mallard Oto Vortech Otic analgesic anesthetic antipyrine benzocaine
- oxyquinoline glycerin congestion pain inflammation ear infection excess wax}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- antipyrine, benzocaine, oxyquinoline, and glycerin combination
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Allergen (Goldline)
- Auralgan (Ayerst)
- Auromid (Vangard)
- Auroto Otic (Barre)
- Earocol (Mallard)
- Oto (Vortech)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Otic analgesic and anesthetic
-
- INGREDIENTS
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- antipyrine, benzocaine, oxyquinoline, and glycerin
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- DOSAGE FORM
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- Otic solution (5.4% antipyrine, 1.4% benzocaine, oxyquinoline in
- glycerin)
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- STORAGE
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- This medication should be stored at room temperature in a tightly closed
- container. If the solution changes color or consistency, do not use it any
- longer. Never add water to the solution; it may lose its effectiveness.
-
- USES
-
- Antipyrine, benzocaine, oxyquinoline, and glycerin combination is used to
- relieve congestion, pain, and inflammation caused by an ear infection. It can
- also be used to help remove excess wax from the ear. Antipyrine is an
- analgesic (pain-reliever); benzocaine is a local anesthetic (deadens the nerve
- endings); and glycerin provides a drying effect.
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- TREATMENT
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- For accuracy, and in order to avoid contamination, another person should
- administer the ear drops if possible.
- If you want to warm the ear drops before administration, roll the bottle
- back and forth between your hands. It is very important that you DO NOT place
- the bottle in boiling water.
- To administer, tilt the head to one side with the affected ear turned
- upward. Grasp the earlobe and gently pull it upward and back to straighten
- the ear canal. (If administering ear drops to a child, gently pull the
- earlobe downward and back.) Fill the dropper and place the prescribed number
- of drops into the ear. Do not to touch the dropper to the ear canal. Keep
- the ear tilted upward for about five minutes. Your doctor may want you to put
- a piece of cotton soaked with the drug into your ear to keep the drug from
- leaking out. DO NOT wash or wipe the dropper after use.
- If you miss a dose, use the drops as soon as possible, unless it is
- almost time for the next dose. In that case, do not use the missed dose;
- return to your regular schedule.
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- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- Burning or itching immediately upon application. The burning or itching
- should last for only a few minutes.
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- Major.
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- Be sure to tell your doctor about any severe or persistent burning or
- itching.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- This medication should not interact with other medications as long as it
- is used according to directions.
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- WARNINGS
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- * Tell your doctor about any unusual or allergic reactions you have had
- to medications, especially to antipyrine, benzocaine, or any local anesthetic
- or to oxyquinoline or glycerin.
- * Before taking this medication, it is very important to tell your doctor
- if you have ever had a perforated eardrum or ear discharge.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. The effects of
- antipyrine, benzocaine, oxyquinoline, and glycerin during pregnancy have not
- been studied. Also, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. It
- is not known if this drug passes into human breast milk.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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