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Also sold as Cortisporin TC
Cortisporin ® TC Otic is indicated for the treatment of superficial bacterial infections of the external auditory canal, caused by organisms susceptible to the action of the antibiotics; and for the treatment of infections of mastoidectomy and fenestration cavities, caused by organisms susceptible to the antibiotics.
Avoid contaminating the dropper with material from the ear, fingers, or other source. This caution is necessary if the sterility of the drops is to be preserved. If sensitization or irritation occurs, discontinue use immediately and contact your physician. Do not use in the eyes. If you prefer to warm the medication before using it, do not heat the suspension above body temperature in order to avoid loss of potency. SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING.
Neomycin occasionally causes skin sensitization. Ototoxicity (see WARNINGS section) and nephrotoxicity have also been reported. Adverse reactions have occurred with topical use of antibiotic combinations. Exact incidence figures are not available since no denominator of treated patients is available. The reaction occurring most often is allergic sensitization. In one clinical study, using a 20% neomycin patch, neomycin-induced allergic skin reactions occurred in two of 2,175 (0.09%) individuals in the general popul…
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Ask a doctor — $19.99This product is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components. This product should not be used if the external auditory canal disorder is suspected or known to be due to cutaneous viral infection (e.g., herpes simplex virus or varicella zoster virus).
Therapy with this product should be limited to 10 days (See WARNINGS ). The external auditory canal should be thoroughly cleansed and dried with a sterile cotton applicator. When using the calibrated dropper: For adults, 5 drops of the suspension should be instilled into the affected ear 3 or 4 times daily. For pediatric patients, 4 drops are suggested because of the smaller capacity of the ear canal. The patient should lie with the affected ear upward and then the drops should be instilled. This position should be…
Taking something else alongside it?
Interaction warnings are written per drug, not for your particular combination. A doctor can check yours.
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Works in a similar way — antibiotics
These are different medicines in the same family, not swaps for each other. Which one suits you is a prescribing decision.