Antipyrine/benzocaine (Into the ear)

Introduction:

Antipyrine (an-tee-PYE-reen), Benzocaine (BEN-zoe-kane)

Treats pain, swelling, and pressure of middle ear infections.

Brand Name(s):

Rx-Otic Drops, A/B Otic, Aurodex, Auroto, Antipyrine W/ Benzocaine

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Drop

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
• Wash your hands. Warm the drops by holding the unopened bottle in your hands for a few minutes.
• Remove the cap but never touch the dropper tip to your ear or to anything else.
• Lie down or tilt your head to the side. Gently pull the earlobe down and back (for children) or up and back (for adults) to straighten the ear canal.
• Drop the prescribed number of drops into the ear. Keep the ear tilted up for a few minutes or put a cotton ball into your ear.
• Replace the bottle cap and wash your hands again.
• Do not wash the dropper. Put it back in the bottle as soon as you are done with it.

If a dose is missed:

• Use your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
• If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
• You should not use two doses at one time.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• Keep the bottle closed when you are not using it. Store it at room temperature, away from light and heat.
• Keep all medicine away from children.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• You should not use other ear medicines while using this medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
• Check with your doctor before using this medicine if you have a punctured eardrum or any other ear problems.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Itching or burning in ear

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor: