Use antipyrine and benzocaine otic exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not
understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Do not use the medication in your eyes or take it by mouth. Antipyrine and benzocaine otic
is for use in the ears only.
In general, antipyrine and benzocaine otic should be used as follows:
Have another person administer the drops whenever possible.
Thoroughly clean the external ear and the ear canal of the affected ear(s).
Lie on your side or tilt your ear up to make administering a
drop easier.
Keep the ear tilted for approximately 5 minutes. A cotton
or gauze plug may be inserted into the ear canal to contain the medication if directed by your
doctor.
Do not touch the dropper tip to the ear and do not rinse the
dropper after using.
Notify your doctor if burning or itching occurs or if your condition does not improve.
Store antipyrine and benzocaine otic at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Keep the bottle properly capped.
Stop using antipyrine and benzocaine otic and seek emergency medical attention or notify
your doctor if you experience
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;
swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
ear drainage or discharge; or
worsening pain, irritation, or rash.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor
about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Do not use other ear drops during treatment with antipyrine and benzocaine otic without
first talking to your doctor.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with antipyrine and benzocaine otic. Talk to
your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Use caution when
driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities if you experience dizziness or a
loss of balance.
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and use only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of
antipyrine and benzocaine otic unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Do not use antipyrine and benzocaine otic if the ear drum (tympanic membrane) has
ruptured (broken). It is dangerous for medicine to get into the inner ear. A ruptured ear drum usually
causes a considerable amount of pain. A decrease in hearing may also occur. Call your doctor if you
suspect a ruptured ear drum. Your doctor will know if the ear drum is ruptured by looking into your ear
with a special device.
Do not use antipyrine and benzocaine otic without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant.
Do not use antipyrine and benzocaine otic without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding.
Antipyrine and benzocaine otic is available with a prescription under the brand name Auralgan.
Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you
have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your
medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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