Acetic Acid Otic

Acetic Acid (Otic) is a prescription medication used to treat infections in the ear canal. Acetic acid will not treat an inner ear infection (also called otitis media)

• Acetic Acid (Otic) is available under various brand names: Acetasol, Vasotate, Vosol

Common side effects of Acetic Acid (Otic) include:

• mild stinging or burning with the first use.

Serious side effects of Acetic Acid (Otic) include:

• hives. 
• difficult breathing. 
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• severe burning or other irritation after using the ear drops.

Rare side effects of Acetic Acid (Otic)include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Solution, Otic:

• Generic: 2 % (15 mL)

Otitis externa

Adult dosage

• Otic: Insert saturated wick of cotton; keep moist 24 hours by adding 3 to 5 drops every 4 to 6 hours; remove wick after 24 hours and instill 5 drops 3 to 4 times daily.

Pediatric dosage

• Children above 3 years and Adolescents:
• Otic: Insert saturated wick of cotton; keep moist 24 hours by adding 3 to 5 drops every 4 to 6 hours; remove wick after 24 hours and instill 5 drops 3 to 4 times daily. 

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Acetic Acid (Otic) has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Acetic Acid (Otic) has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Acetic Acid (Otic) has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Acetic Acid (Otic)has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to Acetic Acid Otic Solution or any of the ingredients. A perforated tympanic membrane is considered a contraindication to the use of any medication in the external ear canal.
• a hole in your ear drum (ruptured ear drum).

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Acetic Acid (Otic)?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Acetic Acid (Otic)?”

Cautions

• You should not use acetic acid if you have a hole in your ear drum (ruptured ear drum)
• This medicine is for use only in the ears. Avoid getting the medicine in your eyes, mouth, and nose, or on your lips. Rinse with water if this medicine gets in or on these areas.
• Do not use other ear medications unless your doctor tells you to.
• Acetic acid should not be used to treat a child younger than 3 years old.

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
• Lactation
  • Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.