. . "Acetic Acid (Solution)" . "Carefully remove all cerumen and debris to allow Acetic Acid Otic Solution to contact infected surfaces directly. To promote continuous contact, insert a wick of cotton saturated with the solution into the ear canal; the wick may also be saturated after insertion. Instruct the patient to keep the wick in for at least 24 hours and to keep it moist by adding 3 to 5 drops of the solution every 4 to 6 hours. The wick may be removed after 24 hours but the patient should continue to instill 5 drops of Acetic Acid Otic Solution 3 or 4 times daily thereafter, for as long as indicated. In pediatric patients, 3 to 4 drops may be sufficient due to the smaller capacity of the ear canal." . "Acetic Acid Otic Solution, USP is a nonaqueous solution of glacial acetic acid, USP (2%), in a propylene glycol vehicle containing benzethonium chloride, USP (0.02%); propylene glycol diacetate, NF (3%) and sodium acetate, USP (0.015%). It may also contain citric acid, USP. The molecular formula for acetic acid is CHCOOH, with a molecular weight of 60.05. The structural formula is: Acetic Acid Otic Solution is available as a nonaqueous otic solution buffered at pH 3 for use in the external ear canal." . "Acetic acid is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal; propylene glycol is hydrophilic and provides a low surface tension; benzethonium chloride is a surface active agent that promotes contact of the solution with tissues." . . "Hypersensitivity to Acetic Acid Otic Solution or any of the ingredients. Perforated tympanic membrane is considered a contraindication to the use of any medication in the external ear canal." . "Acetic Acid Otic Solution USP, 2% is supplied in 15 mL measured drop, safety-tip plastic bottles.
RECOMMENDED STORAGE: Store at controlled room temperature, 15\uFFFD\uFFFD\uFFFD\uFFFD\uFFFD30\uFFFD\uFFFDC (59\uFFFD\uFFFD\uFFFD\uFFFD\uFFFD86\uFFFD\uFFFDF). KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Transient stinging or burning may be noted occasionally when the solution is first instilled into the acutely inflamed ear.
Pediatric Use: Safety and Effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 3 years have not been established." . "Acetic Acid" . "Acetic Acid (Solution)" . "Stinging or burning may be noted occasionally; local irritation has occurred very rarely." . "Discontinue promptly if sensitization or irritation occurs." . "For the treatment of superficial infections of the external auditory canal caused by organisms susceptible to the action of the antimicrobial." . . . "Acetic Acid" .