Acetic Acid/Hydrocortisone (Into The Ear)

Acetic Acid (a-SEE-tik AS-id), Hydrocortisone (hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone)

Treats ear infections.

Brand Name(s):

Vosol Hc, Acetasol Hc, Oticot Hc
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in this product, or if you have vaccinia (cowpox), chickenpox, or a punctured eardrum.

How to Use This Medicine:

Liquid, Drop

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use and how often.
• Use in the ear only.
• Your doctor may insert a wick soaked with the medicine into your ear.
• Leave the wick in your ear for 24 hours (or as your doctor has ordered).
• Keep the wick moist by adding 3 to 5 drops of medicine every 4 to 6 hours.
• Your doctor may want you to continue to use the eardrops after you take the wick out of your ear.
• To put in the eardrops: Wash your hands. Lie down or tilt your head to the side.
• Straighten the ear canal by gently pulling the earlobe up and back for adults; for children, pull the earlobe down and back.
• Drop the prescribed number of drops into the ear.
• Do not touch the dropper to the ear or to anything else.
• Keep the ear tilted up for a few minutes or insert a cotton plug into the ear.
• Wash your hands afterwards to avoid spreading the infection.
• Do not get this medicine in your eyes.

If a dose is missed:

• Apply the dose as soon as possible.
• Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
• Do not apply two doses at the same time.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• Store in a closed container at room temperature, protect from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.
• 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.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Check with your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Call your doctor if the infection does not get better after a few days.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Ear pain, redness, or swelling that was not there before using the medicine.

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

• Burning, itching, dryness in the ear.

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