Acetik-HC Ear Drop
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Product introduction
Acetik-HC Ear Drop is a medicine used to treat ear infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microorganisms. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.
Acetik-HC Ear Drop is to be used only in the affected ear. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects include a burning sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. If these symptoms persist for a longer duration, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your nose or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
Acetik-HC Ear Drop is to be used only in the affected ear. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects include a burning sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. If these symptoms persist for a longer duration, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your nose or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
Uses of Acetik-HC Ear Drop
Benefits of Acetik-HC Ear Drop
In Treatment of Ear infection
Acetik-HC Ear Drop is used to treat infections in the ear caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the ear. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Acetik-HC Ear Drop
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acetik-HC
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Acetik-HC Ear Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside ear.
How Acetik-HC Ear Drop works
Acetik-HC Ear Drop is a combination of two medicines. Hydrocortisone is a steroid that works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Acetic acid has an antibacterial and antifungal property. It prevents the growth of microorganisms to prevent infections.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acetik-HC Ear Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acetik-HC Ear Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Acetik-HC Ear Drop?
If you miss a dose of Acetik-HC Ear Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Acetik-HC Ear Drop is used to ease pain, swelling associated with some ear infections.
- Put drops in the ear without touching the dropper to the ear. Stay on the side for 2 minutes or put a cotton plug in the ear.
- Do not try to clean inside your ear with cotton buds. If you stick buds or other objects into your ear, they can further damage your ear. Just wipe the outside of your ear with a clean cloth or tissue if any discharge appears.
- Do not use the medicine for a long time without a doctor's consultation.
- Make sure not to use the open bottle more than 4 weeks.
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OTOLOGICALS
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Patients taking Acetik-HC Ear Drop
Once A Day
44%
Twice A Day
31%
Thrice A Day
19%
Four Times A *
6%
*Four Times A Day
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Hydrocortisone and acetic acid otic solution [FDA Label]. Cranbury, New Jersey: Carter Wallace, Inc.; 1997. [Accessed 13 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Name: NuLife Pharmaceuticals
Address: 203, Pleasant Apartments, 15th Lane, Prabhat Road, Pune 411004
Country of origin: India
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