- prompt relief of pain and reduction of inflammation in the congestive and serous stages.
- adjuvant therapy during systemic antibiotic administration for resolution of the infection.
Because of the close anatomical relationship of the eustachian tube to the nasal cavity, otitis media is a frequent problem, especially in children in whom the tube is shorter, wider, and more horizontal than in adults.
Removal of Cerumen: - facilitates the removal of excessive or impacted cerumen.
Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution is an otic solution containing antipyrine, benzocaine, oxyquinoline sulfate, and anhydrous glycerin for use in the ear. The solution congeals at 0°C (32°F), but returns to normal consistency, unchanged at room temperature.
Antipyrine is an analgesic with local anesthetic action, it is chemically 2,3-dimethyl-1-phenyl-3-pyrazolin-5-one. The active ingredient is represented by the structural formula:
Antipyrine occurs as colorless crystals or white powder, has a slightly bitter taste and is soluble in water and alcohol.
Benzocaine is a local anesthetic. It is chemically ethyl p-aminobenzoate or Benzoic acid, 4-amino-, ethyl ester. The active ingredient is represented by the structural formula:
It occurs as white crystals or white crystalline powder and is slightly soluble in water and soluble in organic solvents.
EACH mL CONTAINS: Actives: Antipyrine 55 mg (5.5%), Benzocaine 14 mg (1.4%); Inactives: Glycerin (anhydrous), Oxyquinoline Sulfate.
Antipyrine And Benzocaine Otic | Method Pharmaceuticals, Llc
Acute otitis media: Instill Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution, permitting the solution to run along the wall of the ear canal until it is filled. Avoid touching the ear with dropper. Then moisten a cotton pledget with Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution and insert into meatus. Repeat every one to two hours until pain and congestion are relieved.
Removal of Cerumen: Before: Instill Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution three times daily for two or three days to help detach cerumen from wall of ear canal and facilitate removal.
After: Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution is useful for drying out the ear canal or relieving discomfort.
Before and after removal of cerumen, a cotton pledget moistened with Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution should be inserted into the meatus following instillation.
Antipyrine And Benzocaine Otic | Acella Pharmaceuticals
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA: Instill Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Soution permitting the solution to run along the wall of the canal until it is filled. Avoid touching the ear with dropper. Then moisten a cotton pledget with Antipyrine Benzocaine Otic Solution and insert into the meatus. Repeat every one to two hours until pain an congestion are relieved.
REMOVAL OF CERUMEN: Before: Instill Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution three times daily for two to three days to help detach cerumen from wall of canal and facilitate removal.
After: Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution is useful for drying out the canal or relieving discomfort.
Before and after removal of cerumen, a cotten pledget moistened with Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution should be inserted into the meatus following installation.
Note: After use, do not rinse dropper tip, replace cap and close tightly
Protect solution from light and heat, and do not use if it is brown or contains a precipitate.