Dosing & Uses
AdultPediatric
Dosage Forms & Strengths
hydrocortisone/alcohol otic
otic solution
- 1%/44%, propylene glycol, yerba santa
Otic Inflammation/Pruritus
Gently instill 4-6 gtt into affected ear up to 3-4 times/day
Dosage Forms & Strengths
otic solution
- 1%/44%, propylene glycol, yerba santa
Otic Inflammation/Pruritus
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
≥2 years: Gently instill 2-3 gtt into affected ear up to 3-4 times/day
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Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
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Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Low amounts excreted 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.Previous
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Pharmacology
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
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