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Pronunciation |
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(an
tee PYE reen & BEN zoe
kane) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Allergan® Ear Drops; Auralgan®;
Auroto®; Otocalm®
Ear |
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Generic
Available |
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Yes |
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Synonyms |
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Benzocaine and Antipyrine |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Otic Agent, Analgesic; Otic Agent, Cerumenolytic |
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Use |
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Temporary relief of pain and reduction of swelling associated with acute
congestive and serous otitis media, swimmer's ear, otitis externa; facilitates
ear wax removal |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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Adverse
Reactions |
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<1%:
Local: Burning, stinging, tenderness
Miscellaneous: Hypersensitivity reactions |
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Usual Dosage |
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Otic: Fill ear canal; moisten cotton pledget, place in external ear, repeat
every 1-2 hours until pain and congestion is relieved; for ear wax removal
instill drops 3-4 times/day for 2-3 days |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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Information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Patient
Information |
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For the ear |
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Nursing
Implications |
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Use of otic anesthetics may mask symptoms of a fulminating middle ear
infection (acute otitis media); not intended for prolonged
use |
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Dosage Forms |
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Solution, otic: Antipyrine 5.4% and benzocaine 1.4% (10 mL, 15
mL) |
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References |
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Rodriguez LF, Smolik LM, and Zbehlik AJ,
"Benzocaine-Induced Methemoglobinemia: Report of a Severe Reaction and Review of the Literature,"
Ann Pharmacother, 1994, 28(5):643-9.
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