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Swimmer's ear facts

  • Swimmer's ear, or external otitis, is typically a bacterial infection of the outer ear canal skin and can occur in acute and chronic forms.
  • Excessive water exposure and frequent instrumentation (usually cotton swabs) of the ear canal are important causative factors.
  • Itchy ears, a feeling of fullness, swelling, drainage, and pain are early symptoms.
  • Antibiotic ear drops and avoidance of water are frequently necessary for treatment.
  • Proper ear care can avoid most infections.

What is "swimmer's ear" or acute external otitis?

External otitis or "swimmer's ear" is an infection of the skin covering the outer ear and ear canal. Acute external otitis is commonly a bacterial infection caused by streptococcus, staphylococcus, or pseudomonas types of bacteria. The swimmer's ear infection is usually caused by excessive water exposure from sw...

Auralgan

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WARNINGS

Discontinue promptly if sensitization or irritation occurs.

PRECAUTIONS

CARCINOGENESIS, MUTAGENESIS, IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY

No long-term studies in animals or humans have been conducted

PREGNANCY CATEGORY C

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Auralgan (antipyrine, benzocaine and glycerin dehydrated) . It is also not known whether Auralgan (antipyrine, benzocaine and glycerin dehydrated) can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman, or can affect reproduction capacity. Auralgan (antipyrine, benzocaine and glycerin dehydrated) should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

NURSING MOTHERS

It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Auralgan (antipyrine, benzocaine and glycerin dehydrated) is administered to a nursing woman.

Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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