Warning: next details is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise & judgment of your pharmacist. it should not be construed to indicate that use of the med is safe or effective since you. Consult you're pharmacist before using this pill.

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

Simular Drugs : Cortane, Cortane B

Cortane B Usage: it medication is used to treat external ear infections.

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

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

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

Cortane B drug interactions: Tell your healthcare professional of all nonprescription & prescription tablet you may use. do not start or stop any medicine with-out physician or pharmacist approval.

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

Cortane B special notes: it medication has been prescribed for youre current condition only. don't use it later for another infection or give this to someone else. different medication may be necessary in those cases.

If you missed Cortane B dose: If you miss dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near time of the following dose, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Cortane B Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Active Ingredients : Hydrocortisone Chloroxylenol Pramoxine