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T-Otic
B-Caine/antipyr/phenyleph-Otic


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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Ear-Gesic, Tympagesic, Otogesic

 
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t-Otic
Ear-Gesic, Tympagesic, Otogesic

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.
  • T-Otic may be harmful if swallowed.
  • If you or someone you know may have taken T-Otic by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

How To Use
  • For best effects, T-Otic 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
  • T-Otic 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).
  • T-Otic 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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