Uses of Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic
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.
Side Effects of Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic
Antipyrine and benzocaine otic may cause side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
Warnings & Precautions
Before using antipyrine and benzocaine otic:
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to antipyrine or benzocaine, or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.
- tell your doctor if you have a hole in your eardrum(s) or ear tube(s). Your doctor will probably tell you not to use this medication.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using antipyrine and benzocaine otic, call your doctor.
Dosage
Antipyrine and benzocaine otic comes as a solution (liquid) to place into the ear. When antipyrine and benzocaine are used to relieve ear pain, it is usually used every 1 to 2 hours as needed. When antipyrine and benzocaine are 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.
Other
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription of antipyrine and benzocaine otic .
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Source
All information has been provided courtesy of MedLinePlus from the National Library of Medicine and from the FDA.
