Dosing and uses of Min-O-Ear (mineral oil otic)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
otic drops
- 22ml
Impacted Cerumen
May be used to soften/lubricate cerumen
While laying on side, gently instill 2-6 drops into affected upright ear canal; remain in position 10-15 minutes; repeat with other ear if needed
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
otic drops
- 22ml
Impacted Cerumen
May be used to soften/lubricate cerumen
As adults; while laying on side, gently instill 2-6 drops into affected upright ear canal; remain in position 10-15 minutes; repeat with other ear if needed
Min-O-Ear (mineral oil otic) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Ear canal drainage
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: A
Lactation: not secreted in 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 Min-O-Ear (mineral oil otic)
Mechanism of action
Emollient w/ hygroscopic properties
