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Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid (hydrocortisone/acetic acid)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid secreted by the adrenal cortex.

USES: This combination medication is used to treat outer ear infections (such as swimmer's ear). This product contains 2 medications. Acetic acid works by stopping the growth of bacteria and fungus.

Hydrocortisone is a steroid that helps to decrease the redness, swelling, and itching from the infection.

Generic name: hydrocortisone/acetic acid
Pronunciation: (a-SEE-tik AS-id/HYE-droe-KOR-ti-sone)

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid:

  • Otitis Externa

Also known as: Inflammation Of The Outer Ear And Ear Canal, Swimmer's Ear.

Dosing

Hydrocortisone or its acetate ester is applied topically to the eye or ear. For ophthalmic or otic use, hydrocortisone and hydrocortisone acetate currently are commercially available only in fixed-combination preparations.

Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the tip of the ointment tube or dropper of the solution or suspension when the drug is used ophthalmically.

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data