Vosol Hc Otic (Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 10, 2012

Vosol Hc Otic

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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. When water collects in the ear canal (frequently trapped by wax), the skin will become soggy and serve as an inviting culture media for bacteria. Cuts or abrasions in the lining of the ear canal (for example, from cotton swab injury) can also predispose to bacterial infection of the ear canal.

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Vosol Hc Otic

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Hydrocortisone 1%
and Acetic Acid 2%
Otic Solution
(Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid Otic Solution, USP)

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DRUG DESCRIPTION

Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid Otic Solution, USP contains Hydrocortisone (1%) and acetic acid, glacial (2%) in a propylene glycol vehicle containing propylene glycol diacetate (3%) and benzethonium chloride (0.02%), sodium acetate (0.015%) and citric acid (0.2%).

Acetic acid has a molecular formula of CH₃COOH with molecular weight of 60.05. The structural formula is:

Hydrocortisone is a Synthetic Steroid used as an anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agent. Its chemical name is Pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11b)-. Hydrocortisone has a molecular formula of C₂₁H₃₀O₅ with molecular weight 362.46. The structural formula is:

Hydrocortisone and acetic acid is available as a nonaqueous otic solution buffered at pH (2.0 to 4.0) for use in the external ear canal.

What are the precautions when taking hydrocortisone and acetic acid (Vosol Hc Otic)?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to acetic acid or hydrocortisone; or to other corticosteroids (e.g., betamethasone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: hole in the eardrum (perforated tympanic membrane), certain viral infections (e.g., herpes simplex, vaccinia, chickenpox).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: ear injuries/surgeries.

During pregnancy, this medication...

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