Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid (hydrocortisone/acetic acid)
Otic Steroids Otic (Ear) Drops
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)
Drug class: Otic Steroids
Therapeutic class: Otic (Ear)
Reference product & biosimilars
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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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| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone-Acetic Ear Drop | Maintenance | Instill 2 drops into affected ear(s) by otic route 4 times per day. |
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone-Acetic Ear Drop | Maintenance | Instill 2 drops into affected ear(s) by otic route 4 times per day. |
Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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- Perforated eardrum
- Fungal infection in the ear
- Herpes simplex infection
- Herpes zoster oticus
- Tuberculosis of the ear
- Viral infection in the ear
There are no moderate contraindications for this drug.
Adverse reactions
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There are no severe adverse reactions for this drug.
More Frequent
- Ear irritation
Rare or Very Rare
- Ear stinging
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Otitis externa | ||
| H60.33 | ICD10CM | Swimmer's ear |
| H60.331 | ICD10CM | Swimmer's ear, right ear |
| H60.332 | ICD10CM | Swimmer's ear, left ear |
| H60.333 | ICD10CM | Swimmer's ear, bilateral |
| H60.339 | ICD10CM | Swimmer's ear, unspecified ear |
| H60.9 | ICD10CM | Unspecified otitis externa |
| H60.90 | ICD10CM | Unspecified otitis externa, unspecified ear |
| H60.91 | ICD10CM | Unspecified otitis externa, right ear |
| H60.92 | ICD10CM | Unspecified otitis externa, left ear |
| H60.93 | ICD10CM | Unspecified otitis externa, bilateral |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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