Hydrocortisone Acetic Acid Otic

Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid Otic is a prescription medication used for the treatment of superficial infections of the external auditory canal caused by organisms susceptible to the action of the antimicrobial, complicated by inflammation.

• Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid Otic is available under the following different brand names: Vosol HC.

Common side effects of Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid Otic include:

• stinging or burning

Serious side effects of Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid Otic include:

• not available

Rare side effects of Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid Otic include:

• local irritation

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, coordination loss, 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 include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, 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

Otic solution

• 1%/ 2%

Otitis externa

Adult dosage

• Instill 3-5 drops into the affected ear 4-6 times/day

Pediatric dosage

• Children younger than 3 years
  • Safety and efficacy not established
• Children older than 3 years
  • Instill 3-5 drops into the affected ear 4-6 times/day

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.

• Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid Otic has severe interactions with the following drug:
  • mifepristone
• Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid Otic has serious interactions with at least 79 other drugs
• Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid Otic has moderate interactions with at least 260 other drugs
• Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid Otic has minor interactions with at least 132 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 the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, health questions, or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to drugs or components of the formulation; herpes simplex, varicella, vaccinia, perforated lymphatic membrane

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid Otic?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid Otic?”

Cautions

• Not for use if hole in your ear drum (ruptured ear drum)
• Ask a healthcare professional if severe ear pain, hearing problems, or fever
• Not for use in children younger than 3 years
• Not for use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended
• Remove any ear wax or other debris before using this medicine; ask a healthcare professional about safe methods of ear wax removal
• For use only in ears; avoid getting medicine in eyes, mouth, nose, or lips; rinse with water if the drug gets in or on these areas
• Do not use other ear medications unless asked by a healthcare professional
• Stop using the product and call a healthcare professional at once if severe burning or other irritation after using ear drops
• Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Control Center if anyone accidentally swallows the medication

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Ask a healthcare professional
• Lactation
  • Ask a healthcare professional