Acetic acid (Acetic acid, glacial) 2% in Aqueous Aluminum Acetate Otic Solution contains Acetic acid (Acetic acid, glacial) 2% as the active ingredient, in a solution containing aluminum acetate (formed from Aluminum Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Glacial Acetic acid (Acetic acid, glacial) ), Boric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide and Purified Water. Sodium Hydroxide and/or Glacial Acetic acid (Acetic acid, glacial) may be added to adjust the pH (3.5 to 5.0). Acetic acid (Acetic acid, glacial) 2% in Aqueous Aluminum Acetate Otic Solution is instilled in the external auditory canal. Acetic acid (Acetic acid, glacial) is an astringent and antimicrobial agent.
Chemically, Acetic acid (Acetic acid, glacial) is CHO and has the following structural formula:
Molecular weight: 60.05
Acetic acid (Acetic acid, glacial) is antibacterial and antifungal and is effective against microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) that infect the ears of patients with acute diffuse external otitis. tests, minimum lethal-time was less than 0.25 minutes when bacteria and fungi isolated from patients with otitis externa were exposed to 2% Acetic acid (Acetic acid, glacial) . Quantitative absorption of Acetic acid (Acetic acid, glacial) 2% from external auditory canal is not known.
Hypersensitivity to Acetic acid (Acetic acid, glacial) or any of the ingredients in this product. Perforated tympanic membranes is considered a contraindication to the use of any external ear canal medication.
Care should be taken to assure that the Acetic acid (Acetic acid, glacial) 2% in Aqueous Aluminum Acetate Otic Solution gets into the ear canal and stays in contact with the affected area long enough for the drug to act.
Discontinue promptly if sensitization or irritation occurs.
NDC 24208-615-77
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Acetic acid (Acetic acid, glacial) 2% in Aqueous Aluminum Acetate Otic
SOLUTION
(Sterile)
USE IN EARS ONLY
CAUTION: NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE
Rx only
60 mL
Bausch & Lomb
