Acetic Acid Antipyrine Benzocaine Policosanol
This is a combination ear medication containing acetic acid (acidifying agent), antipyrine (analgesic), benzocaine (local anesthetic), and policosanol (wax-softening agent). It is primarily used to treat ear pain and congestion associated with otitis media (middle ear infection) or otitis externa (swimmer's ear), and may help soften earwax. The combination provides relief from pain, reduces inflammation, and creates an environment less favorable to bacterial or fungal growth.
A combination ear drop medication for treating ear pain, infections, and wax buildup.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1041523
- Generic
- Acetic Acid / Antipyrine / Benzocaine / Policosanol
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Relief of pain and congestion in acute otitis media, otitis externa (swimmer's ear), and barotrauma-related ear discomfort. Also used for cerumen (earwax) softening and removal.
Benzocaine provides rapid local anesthetic pain relief. Antipyrine reduces pain and inflammation. Acetic acid acidifies the ear canal to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth. Policosanol helps soften and break down earwax for easier removal.
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. Not recommended for prolonged use without medical supervision. Consult a healthcare provider if symptoms worsen or persist beyond 7-10 days.
Official drug label
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