Dosing and uses of Auro-Dri, EarDry (boric acid/alcohol otic)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
boric acid/alcohol otic
otic solution
- (boric acid 2.75%)/isopropyl alcohol
Swimmer’s Ear
Instill 3-8 gtt in each ear
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
boric acid/alcohol otic
otic solution
- (boric acid 2.75%)/isopropyl alcohol
Swimmer’s Ear
Instill 3-8 gtt in each ear
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Contact physician for severe pain/burning after instilling drops
Discontinue if rash, erythema, or dry skin develops
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Not secreted into breast milk
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Auro-Dri, EarDry (boric acid/alcohol otic)
Mechanism of action
Boric acid is a weak topical anti-infective agent
Isopropyl alcohol is used as a drying agent
