OTECORT

  • Therapeutic Category
    • Ear, Nose, and Oropharynx
    • Analagesics
  • Pharmaceutical Form : Ear drops
  • Composition : Pramoxine HCl 10 mg + Hydrocortisone 10 mg + Chloroxylenol 1 mg / 1 ml
  • Active Substance : Pramoxine HCl+Hydrocortisone +Chloroxylenol

Properties :

Pramoxine HCl ( Pramocaine HCl ) : is a local anaesthetic used for surface anaesthesia , for the relief of pain and itching associated with ear infections .

Hydrocortisone : is a corticosteroid , it is used as anti inflammatory and antipruritic .

Chloroxylenol : is a chlorinated phenolic antiseptic wich is bacericidal against most Gram-

Positive bacteria .

Indications:

Otecort  is used in the ear to treat pain associated with ear infections .

Precautions :

If symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse  check with your doctor .

Should discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during Pregnancy .

In nursing mothers , this medicine should be used under physician consultation , to discuss

the risks to baby Should not be used if there is a perforated ear drum or allergies .

Side effects :stinging , itching , or burning in the ear .

If they continue , inform your doctor and If you notice other effects not listed above , contact your docter .

To use ear drops Lie down or tilt your head so that the affected ear faces up .

For adults  gently pull the earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal .

For children gently pull the earlobe down and back to straighten the ear canal .

Drop the medicine into the ear canal . If you have difficulty keeping this medicine in Your ear , ask your doctor about using a clean cotton plug in your ear .

Dosage :

Apply (1-3) drops into the affected ear ( 3-4) times daily .

Packing : Bottle 10 ml