Warning: the following guide is intended to supplement, not substitute since, the judgment and expertise about youre pharmacist. this should not be construed to indicate that use of pill is safe or effective for you. Consult some your doctor before using this tablet.

Hydrocortisone/chloroxylenol/pramoxine - otic drops

(hi-dro-kor-tih-sown/klor-oh-zigh-len-ohl/pram-ox-een)

common brand names: Cortane-B, Cortic, Exotic-HC, Otomar-HC

Otozone Usage: this tablet is used to treat external ear infections.

How to use Otozone: for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. for accuracy and to avoid contamination, have another human insert drops if possible. To apply ear drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your ear or any other surface. Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear upward. Place the dropper directly over ear and administer the prescribed number of drops (3 or 4 drops are used 5 or four times daily or as directed). To help the drops roll in to the ear (for adults) hold earlobe up and back or (for children) hold the earlobe down and back. Keep head tilted since about 2 minutes or insert soft cotton plug if so directed (consult your pharmacist). don't rinse the dropper. Replace cap after use. for best results, it medication should be used since the full time prescribed, than promptly discontinue use. Stopping this med too soon, however, may not clear the infection & may result in a reinfection. Treatment is for 10 days or as directed. If symptoms persist after 10 days, notify youre pharmacist promptly. this med should not be placed in ear if the eardrum is punctured.

Otozone side effects: Burning, itching, irritation, dryness, rash (or other skin problems) might occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Very unlikely but report promptly: unusual increase in urination, rounding out of the face, fever, weakness, unusual weight loss, loss of appetite, bulging 'soft spot' on infant's head, headaches, vision problems. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or physician.

Otozone Precautions: Before using this tablet, tell you're physician your medical history, including: allergies, especially tablet allergies), infections (e.g., varicella or vaccinia), chronic or prolonged, ear infection (e.g., chronic otitis media). this drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks and benefits with your physician. It's not known whether it drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Prolonged use (months) of it drug may require temporary use of supplemental corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone) during severe stress (e.g., major surgery or severe injury, or serious infection). this warning applies for one year after stopping use about this medication. Be sure your doctor and pharmacist know every of your past & present medication use. children may be more sensitive to corticosteroid in this medication, though generally this drug, used for short periods, is safe. Prolonged (months to years), continued treatment with corticosteroids may interfere with growth in children.

Otozone drug interactions: Tell your doctor of every nonprescription and prescription med you may use. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or healthcare professional approval.

Otozone Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. this medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Otozone special notes: this medication has been prescribed since your current condition only. do not use this later for other infection or give this to someone else. different medication may be necessary at those cases.

If you missed Otozone dose: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If It's near the time of following dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Otozone Storage: Store in room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light & moisture.

Active Ingredients : Hydrocortisone Chloroxylenol Pramoxine