Acetic Acid
- Generic Name: acetic acid
- Brand Name: Acetic Acid
Acetic Acid (Acetic Acid) side effects drug center
What Is Acetic Acid?
Acetic Acid Otic Solution is an antibiotic used to treat infections in the ear canal. Acetic Acid Otic Solution will not treat an inner ear infection (also called otitis media). Acetic Acid Otic Solution is available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of Acetic Acid?
Common side effects of Acetic Acid Otic Solution include temporary stinging or burning in the ear canal.
Dosage for Acetic Acid
To promote continuous contact, insert a wick of cotton saturated with Acetic Acid Otic Solution into the ear canal as instructed by your doctor; the wick may be saturated after insertion. Keep the wick in for at least 24 hours and keep it moist by adding 3 to 5 drops of Acetic Acid Otic Solution every 4 to 6 hours. The wick may be removed after 24 hours but continue to instill 5 drops of Acetic Acid Otic Solution 3 or 4 times daily, as prescribed. In pediatric patients, 3 to 4 drops may be sufficient.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Acetic Acid?
Acetic Acid During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Other drugs may affect Acetic Acid Otic Solution. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. During pregnancy, Acetic Acid Otic Solution should be used only when prescribed. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Additional Information
Our Acetic Acid Otic Solution Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Acetic Acid Consumer Information
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have severe burning or other irritation after using the ear drops.
Common side effects may include mild stinging or burning with the first use.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the entire detailed patient monograph for Acetic Acid (Acetic Acid)
Acetic Acid Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
Stinging or burning may be noted occasionally; local irritation has occurred very rarely.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Acetic Acid (Acetic Acid)
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