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Benzocaine is an anesthetic. Antipyrine is a pain reliever. Phenylephrine relieves congestion. This combination medication is used to relieve pain, swelling and irritation in the ear.
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Tympagesic, Otogesic, T-Otic
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ear-Gesic
Tympagesic, Otogesic, T-Otic
Uses
Benzocaine is an anesthetic. Antipyrine is a pain reliever. Phenylephrine relieves congestion. This combination medication is used to relieve pain, swelling and irritation in the ear.
Storage
- This may be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Discard this if the solution turns brown, cloudy or contains particles.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Ear-Gesic may be harmful if swallowed.
- If you or someone you know may have taken Ear-Gesic by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
How To Use
- For best effects, Ear-Gesic must be used as directed.
- Apply ear drops to the affected ear(s) as follows: Wash hands first.
- To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your ear.
- If the medication has been refrigerated, hold the bottle in your hand for a few minutes to warm it.
- If the drops are a suspension (not a solution) shake well for 10 seconds before using.
- Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear up.
- Place dropper directly over the ear and administer the prescribed number of drops.
- To help the drops roll into the ear, in adults, hold the earlobe up and back and in children, hold the earlobe down and back.
- Keep the head tilted for a minute and insert a soft cotton plug loosely into the ear.
- Do not rinse the dropper.
Side Effects
- Ear-Gesic may temporarily sting or burn your ear for a minute or two when applied.
- If this continues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: a skin rash, itching/burning/redness in or around the ears.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have: other infections, allergies (especially drug allergies).
- Ear-Gesic 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 it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the 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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