Dosing and uses of EarSol-HC (hydrocortisone/alcohol otic)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
hydrocortisone/alcohol otic
otic solution
- 1%/44%, propylene glycol, yerba santa
Otic Inflammation/Pruritus
Gently instill 4-6 drops into affected ear up to 3-4 times/day
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
otic solution
- 1%/44%, propylene glycol, yerba santa
Otic Inflammation/Pruritus
>2 years: Gently instill 2-3 drops into affected ear up to 3-4 times/day
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: low amounts excretd into breast milk; use with caution
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 EarSol-HC (hydrocortisone/alcohol otic)
Mechanism of action
Hydrocortisone elicits anti-inflammatory & antipruritic effects
Alcohol provides antiseptic properties
Yerba santa is an herbal product w/ proposed use of decrease skin irritation
