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Oticaine is used to relieve pain, itching and discomfort associated with ear infections, injury or other ear conditions.
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Americaine, Otocain, Omedia Otic
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How To Use |
Side Effects |
Precautions |
Missed Dose |
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oticaine
Americaine, Otocain, Omedia Otic
Uses
Oticaine is used to relieve pain, itching and discomfort associated with ear infections, injury or other ear conditions.
Storage
- Oticaine should be stored 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.
- Oticaine may be harmful if swallowed.
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Oticaine benzocaine |
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OTICAINE 20% OTIC DROPS 15ML |
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How To Use
- For best effects, Oticaine must be used as directed.
- Do not use Oticaine more often or continue to use it for longer than 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.
- 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 about two minutes or insert a soft cotton plug if directed to do so.
- Do not rinse the dropper.
Side Effects
- Oticaine 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: skin rash, ear itching or burning, redness/swelling or pain in or around the ears.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: infections, any allergies.
- Oticaine 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 including: other ear preparations.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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