What is antipyrine and benzocaine otic?
Antipyrine is a pain reliever.
Benzocaine is a numbing medicine.
The combination of antipyrine and benzocaine is used to treat pain, and swelling caused by ear
infections.
Antipyrine and benzocaine otic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication
guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking antipyrine and benzocaine otic?
You should not use antipyrine and benzocaine otic if you have a ruptured (torn) ear drum,
or the medication could leak into the inner ear. A ruptured ear drum usually causes moderate to severe
ear pain, with or without a decrease in hearing. Call your doctor if you think you have a ruptured ear
drum. Your doctor will use a special scope to see any tear in your ear drum.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medication is harmful to an
unborn baby. Before using antipyrine and benzocaine otic, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan
to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether antipyrine and benzocaine otic passes into breast milk or if it could
harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
How should I take antipyrine and benzocaine otic?
Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger
amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your
prescription label.
Do not use the medication in your eyes or take it by mouth. Antipyrine and benzocaine otic
is for use only in the ears.
For best results, remove any ear wax or other debris before using the ear drops. Ask your
doctor about safe methods of ear wax removal.
To use the ear drops, first remove the cap from the dropper bottle. Lie down or tilt your head
with your ear facing upward. Pull back on your ear gently to open up the ear canal. Hold the dropper
upside down over your ear canal and place enough drops of the medicine in your ear to fill the ear
canal.
Do not place the dropper tip into your ear or allow the tip to touch any surface. It may
become contaminated.
After using the ear drops, keep the ear tilted upward for about 5 minutes. Ask your doctor
about using a small piece of cotton to plug the ear and keep the medicine from draining out.
Wipe the dropper tip with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with water or soap.
Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using this medication.
Store antipyrine and benzocaine otic at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Keep the bottle properly capped.
What happens if I miss a dose of antipyrine and benzocaine otic?
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until
then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not
use extra medicine to
make up the missed dose.
Where can I get more information about antipyrine and benzocaine otic?
Your pharmacist has information about antipyrine and benzocaine otic written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of antipyrine and benzocaine otic?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction:
hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side
effects:
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ear drainage or discharge; or
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worsening pain, irritation, or rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your
doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at
1-800-FDA-1088. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about antipyrine and benzocaine otic?
Antipyrine and benzocaine otic is for use only in your ears. Avoid getting this medication in
your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.
Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Be careful if you drive,
operate machinery, or do anything else hazardous if you feel dizzy or off balance.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor if you have ear drainage or discharge, or
worsening pain, irritation, or rash.
Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using this medication.
What should I avoid while taking antipyrine and benzocaine otic?
Do not use other ear drops during treatment with antipyrine and benzocaine otic without
first talking to your doctor.
Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Be careful if you drive,
operate machinery, or do anything else hazardous if you feel dizzy or off balance.
Antipyrine and benzocaine otic is for use only in your ear. Avoid getting this medication in
your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.
What other drugs will affect antipyrine and benzocaine otic?
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on antipyrine and
benzocaine used in the ears. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all
your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs
prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
What happens if I have an overdose of antipyrine and benzocaine otic?