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Aurodex drug has two ingredients including Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution) with the main effect of analgesic used for local anesthetic in the treatment of acute phase of otitis media. So what is Aurodex? how does it use? side effects when using the drug? The following article will share the necessary information about the use of Aurodex.
1. The effect of the drug Aurodex
1.1. What is Aurodex? Aurodex is an ear drop medication that has two main ingredients: Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution. In the drug, Antipyrine is 54mg in 1ml, Benzocaine is 14mg in 1ml. The drug is prepared in the form of an otic solution. Antipyrine and Benzocaine solution is a medicine used in the treatment of ear pain, especially pain caused by acute otitis media (otitis media). This medicine may also reduce ear inflammation and earwax.
1.2. What is Aurodex used for? It is used together with antibiotics that have been approved for the treatment of ear infections. For patients who are currently having a synthetic catheter in the ear or who may have a perforated eardrum or have a damaged eardrum, antipyrine and benzocaine solutions should not be used. Using this medicine when the eardrum is damaged may cause damage to the inside of the ear. Check with your doctor or pharmacist and inform them of any medications, prescription or over-the-counter medicines you may be taking or have just stopped taking before using Aurodex.
2. How to use Aurodex?
Aurodex medicine comes in the form of a solution (liquid) for use in the ear. When using Antipyrine and Benzocaine for ear pain, it is usually given every 1 to 2 hours as needed.
When Antipyrine and Benzocaine are used to help remove earwax, it is usually used 3 times daily for 2 to 3 days. Follow the directions on the medicine label carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Use Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic exactly as directed by your doctor. Patients should not take this medicine if they are allergic to any of the ingredients including Antipyrine or Benzocaine.
Antipyrine and Benzocaine drug solution is available in liquid form, contained in a bottle (vial, dropper) with a dropper tip. When taking the medicine, it will be more comfortable if the medicine is warmed before putting it in the ear. The user can hold the ampoule in his hand for a few minutes or run it under warm running water for a few minutes. And it's best to have someone else do ear drops for the user.
The person receiving the drops should lie on their side with the ear up for the instillation. The ear should be pulled slightly back and up to straighten the ear canal. After instilling the prescribed amount of medicine into the ear, the person receiving the drops should continue to lie on their side for a minute or two so that the medicine can fully penetrate into the ear canal. The user can also moisten a small cotton pad with the drop and place it in the outer ear. Aurodex is usually taken as needed, sometimes as often as hourly (following directions on the bottle), for pain control. You don't need to worry if you miss a dose, but the best way to control pain is to take it regularly. Aurodex is for ear use only, do not put it in your mouth or eyes. If you accidentally swallow the medicine, contact your doctor immediately. In addition, Aurodex is often used as needed. If your doctor has prescribed you to take Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on your usual dosing schedule. Do not use extra solution to make up for the missed portion.
If Antipyrine and Benzocaine are accidentally swallowed, call your doctor for instructions. If side effects occur, such as feeling short of breath, or collapsing, call 911 right away.
3. Contraindications of the drug Aurodex
Aurodex TM Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution are contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients or related substances. This product is contraindicated in cases of spontaneous tympanic membrane perforation or exudation.
Before using Aurodex: Tell your doctor and pharmacist if the user is allergic to Antipyrine or Benzocaine or any other drugs.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist all prescription and over-the-counter medicines you are taking such as vitamins, nutritional supplements and other herbal products.
Tell the doctor if the user has a hole in the ear drum or the ear canal. Your doctor will probably ask you not to use this medicine.
Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been performed with Aurodex TM Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution. It is also not known whether Aurodex TM Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution can harm an unborn baby when administered to a pregnant woman or may affect fertility. But Aurodex TM Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution should only be used by pregnant women when absolutely necessary and under the direction of a specialist.
Lactation: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in breast milk. Since many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Aurodex TM Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution are administered to a nursing woman.
4. Notes when using Aurodex
Get regular check-ups with a specialist before considering using Aurodex. Do not share Aurodex drops with anyone. Ask pharmacist, doctor any questions when users repeat prescriptions. Users should make a list of all prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as any vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, or dietary supplements. other. Patients should bring this list with them when they see their doctor. It is important information for doctors to need in emergencies.
5. Side effects of the drug Aurodex
As with all medicines, allergic reactions to Antipyrine and Benzocaine topical solutions are also possible. Signs of an allergic reaction include itching, redness, or a rash. A severe allergic reaction can cause difficulty breathing, swelling in the face, mouth, or lips or throat. If the user has symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, go to the emergency room right away.
Other side effects of Aurodex include burning or stinging when the ear drops are first used. Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: Ear discharge or discharge, worsening or ear pain or rash, increased ear pain.
Be aware of the following, especially if the user is a young child who cannot yet speak. If you notice an increase in pain or you notice they start to swallow more often with the drops, stop using the ear drops until you see your doctor. This can happen if your child's eardrum is perforated. The pain is the result of the medication flowing into the inner ear, and the swallowing is the result of fluid flowing through the Eustachian tube into the back of your child's throat. Continued use without seeing a doctor can lead to ear damage if the eardrum is not completely intact.
6. How to store Aurodex?
Keep this medication in the container, tightly covered and out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature, avoid extreme heat and humidity (do not store in the bathroom, do not freeze). Antipyrine and benzocaine otic should be discarded within 6 months of opening the vial.
However, this medicine should not be flushed down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a drug withdrawal program. Talk to your pharmacist, doctor, or contact your local waste recycling department to learn about recovery programs in your community.
It is important to keep all medications out of the sight and reach of children because many containers (such as weekly dispensers and eye drops, creams, patches and inhalers) are not Children and young children can open them easily. To protect young children from poisoning, always keep the lid on the medicine and place the medicine immediately in a safe place – high and far away, out of sight and reach of children.
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