Antipyrine and benzocaine otic

What is Auralgan (antipyrine and benzocaine otic)? In 2015 the FDA asked manufacturers of Auralgan and all antipyrine and benzocaine otic products (other brand name: Common side effects of Auralgan include: • stinging in the ear, • burning in the ear, • and redness around the ear. Serious side effects of Auralgan include: • • and There are no listed The use of Auralgan by Auralgan (antipyrine and benzocaine otic) side effects list for healthcare professionals Common side effects include: • Stinging in the ear • Burning in the ear • Redness around the ear Possible serious side effects include: • Allergic reactions • Methemoglobinemia Is Auralgan (antipyrine and benzocaine otic) safe to use in pregnant or breastfeeding women? • The use of antipyrine/benzocaine by pregnant women has not been adequately evaluated. • It is not known if antipyrine/benzocaine is secreted in breast milk. Summary Auralgan (antipyrine and benzocaine otic) is a combination of an analgesic and a topical anesthetic used to clean earwax (cerumen) from the ear canal and to treat the symptoms of middle ear infections (otitis media). It reduces pressure, congestion, inflammation, pain, and discomfort in the ear. Common side effects of Auralgan include stinging in the ear, burning in the ear, and redness around the ear. Serious side effects of Auralgan include allergic reactions and methemoglobinemia. There are no listed drug interactions of Auralgan. The use of Auralgan by pregnant women has not been adequ...

Antipyrine and benzocaine (Otic) Generic name: antipyrine and benzocaine [ an-tee-PYE-reen, BEN-zoe-kane] Drug class: • • • • Uses for antipyrine and benzocaine Antipyrine and benzocaine combination is used in the ear to help relieve the pain, swelling, and congestion of some ear infections. It will not cure the infection itself. An antibiotic will be needed to treat the infection. This medicine is also used to soften earwax so that the earwax can be washed away more easily. In the U.S., this medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Before using antipyrine and benzocaine In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Infants, especially infants up to 3 months of age, may be especially sensitive to the effects of the benzocaine in this combination medicine. This may increase the chance of side effects. However, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older children than it does in adults. Geriatric Many medicines hav...

Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Infants, especially infants up to 3 months of age, may be especially sensitive to the effects of the benzocaine in this combination medicine. This may increase the chance of side effects. However, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older children than it does in adults. Geriatric Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of antipyrine and benzocaine in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults. Breastfeeding There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Drug Interactions Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur...

Middle ear infections can produce ear pain and swelling, which can be treated with antipyrine and benzocaine otic. To treat an ear infection, it may be used in conjunction with antibiotics. Additionally, it is employed to aid in the removal of ear wax buildup. Analgesics are a group of drugs that includes antipyrine and benzocaine. By easing ear pain and discomfort, antipyrine and benzocaine work together to treat ear problems. A solution (liquid) form of the antipyrine and benzocaine otic is provided for insertion into the ear. Antipyrine and benzocaine are often used every 1 to 2 hours as needed to treat ear pain. Antipyrine and benzocaine are typically used three times daily for two to three days to aid in the elimination of ear wax. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any instructions on your prescription label that you are unsure about following. Follow the directions on the label while using benzocaine and antipyrine. Only the ears should utilise antipyrine and benzocaine otic. To begin, apply the eardrops as instructed: • Warm the solution by holding the bottle in your hand for a couple of minutes. • Fill your ear with the recommended quantity of drops. • Avoid touching the tip of the device to your fingers, ears, or any other objects. • Drop a few drops onto a small piece of cotton, then insert it into the outer ear. • If necessary, repeat steps 2-4 for the other ear. Other uses for this medicine Before using antipyrine and benzocaine otic, • If you have an al...

Antipyrine and benzocaine otic is used to relieve ear pain and swelling caused by middle ear infections. It may be used along with antibiotics to treat an ear infection. It is also used to help remove a build up of ear wax in the ear. Antipyrine and benzocaine are in a class of medications called analgesics. The combination of antipyrine and benzocaine works by reducing pain and discomfort in the ear. Antipyrine and benzocaine otic comes as a solution (liquid) to place into the ear. When antipyrine and benzocaine is used to relieve ear pain, it is usually used every 1 to 2 hours as needed. When antipyrine and benzocaine is used to help in the removal of ear wax, it is usually used 3 times daily for 2-3 days. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use antipyrine and benzocaine otic exactly as directed. Antipyrine and benzocaine otic is for use only in the ears. To use the eardrops, follow these steps: • Hold the bottle in your hand for 1 or 2 minutes to warm the solution. • Place the prescribed number of drops into your ear. • Be careful not to touch the tip to your ear, fingers, or any other surface. • Moisten a small piece of cotton with the drops and insert into the outer ear. • Repeat steps 2-4 for the opposite ear if necessary. Before using antipyrine and benzocaine otic, • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to antipyrine or benzocaine or any other medicat...

DESCRIPTION: Each mL contains: Antipyrine.....54 mg (5.4%) Benzocaine.....14.0 mg (1.4%) (also contains glycerin and oxyquinoline sulfate) Aurodex TM Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution is an otic solution containing antipyrine, benzocaine, oxyquinoline sulfate and anhydrous glycerin for use in the ear. The solution congeals at 0 oC (32 oF) but returns to normal consistency, unchanged at room temperature. Antipyrine is an analgesic with local anesthetic action, it is chemically 2,3-dimethyl-1-phyl-3-pyrazolin-5-one. Antipyrine occurs as colorless crystals or white powder, has a slightly bitter taste and is soluble in water and alcohol. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic. it is chemically ethyl-p-aminobenzoate or Benzoic Acid, 4-amino, ethyl ester. The active ingredients are represented by the following structural formula Aurodex TM Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution comibine the hygroscopic property of anhydrous glycerin with the analgesic action of antipyrine and benzocaine to relieve pressure, reduce inflammation and congestion, and alleviate pain and discomfort in acute otitis media. Aurodex TM Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution does not blanch the tympanic membrane or mask the landmarks and, therefore, does not distort the otoscopic picture Indications and Usage: Acute Otitis Media of Various Etiologies Prompt relief of pain and reduction of inflammation in the congestive and serous stages. Adjuvant therapy during systemic antibiotic administration for reso...

To use: • Lie down or tilt the head so that the affected ear faces up. Gently pull the earlobe up and back for adults (down and back for children) to straighten the ear canal. Drop the medicine into the ear canal. Keep the ear facing up for about 5 minutes to allow the medicine to coat the ear canal. (For young children and other patients who cannot stay still for 5 minutes, try to keep the ear facing up for at least 1 or 2 minutes.) A sterile cotton plug may be moistened with a few drops of this medicine and gently placed at the ear opening for no longer than 5 to 10 minutes to help keep the medicine from leaking out. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor. • To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the dropper to any surface (including the ear). • Do not rinse the dropper after use. Wipe the tip of the dropper with a clean tissue and keep the container tightly closed. If you are using this medicine to help remove earwax, the ear should be flushed with warm water after you have used this medicine for 2 or 3 days. This is usually done by your doctor. If you have been directed to flush the ear out yourself, make sure that you have learned how to do it correctly. Follow the instructions carefully. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do ...

Stop using the medicine right away if any of them occur. Check with your doctor if any of the following effects continue or are bothersome: Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. • Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023 Copyright: © Merative US L.P. 1973, 2023. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes. • •

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Stop using the medicine right away if any of them occur. Check with your doctor if any of the following effects continue or are bothersome: Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. • Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023 Copyright: © Merative US L.P. 1973, 2023. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes. • •