Acetic Acid Antipyrine Benzocaine
This is a combination otic (ear) medication containing acetic acid, antipyrine, and benzocaine. It is primarily used to treat conditions affecting the outer ear canal, such as otitis externa (commonly known as swimmer's ear) and related ear pain or inflammation. The medication works locally to reduce discomfort while addressing the underlying infection.
A topical ear drop medication used to treat outer ear infections and relieve associated ear pain.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008542
- Generic
- Acetic Acid / Antipyrine / Benzocaine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of otitis externa (swimmer's ear), inflammation of the external ear canal, and relief of associated ear pain and discomfort.
Acetic acid creates an acidic environment in the ear canal that inhibits bacterial and fungal growth, antipyrine provides anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, and benzocaine acts as a local anesthetic to relieve pain.
For otic use only. Do not use if the eardrum is perforated. Avoid contamination of the dropper tip. May cause temporary stinging or burning upon application. Consult a healthcare provider if symptoms worsen or do not improve within a few days.
Official drug label
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