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Auralgan

Auralgan



USES: This medication contains benzocaine, a topical anesthetic which numbs the skin, and antipyrine, a pain reliever. It is used to relieve pain and discomfort of certain ear problems.


 
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Auralgan

Uses
This medication contains benzocaine, a topical anesthetic which numbs the skin, and antipyrine, a pain reliever. It is used to relieve pain and discomfort of certain ear problems.
Notes
  • For comfort, drops may be warmed to body temperature by rolling the bottle in your hands for a few minutes before using them.
  • Do not heat in a microwave or place in hot water.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
  • Avoid freezing.


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Auralgan Ear Drops
Auralgan Ear Drops

How To Use
  • This medication is used in the ear(s) as directed.
  • To administer properly, lie on your side or tilt the head so the ear faces up.
  • Put the prescribed number of drops into the ear using the dropper provided.
  • Do not insert the dropper into the ear and avoid touching the dropper to the ear or any other surface.
  • To allow the drops to run into the ear canal, hold the earlobe up and back in adults and down and back in children.
  • Keep the ear tilted for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • A soft cotton plug may be gently inserted into the ear to keep the ear drops in place.
  • Use a plug only if directed to do so.

Side Effects
  • Minor stinging, burning or tenderness of the ear may occur when this is first used.
  • If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, or if your symptoms do not improve within a few days, inform your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor if irritation, rash or itching develops while taking this medication.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you have any infections or allergies.
  • This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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User Medicine Opinions for Auralgan
Overall: 5 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 35
Location: australia
Time Taken: 2 days

Reason: ear ache Date: 19 September 2008
Side Effects
mild irration when put in the ear but apart from that nothing.

Additional Thoughts
i use auralgan all the time for earache instead of antibiotics they work!

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