Cortane-B Aqueous (otic)
Generic name:chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic) [ KLOR-oh-ZYE-le-nol, HYE-droe-KOR-ti-sone, pra-MOX-een ]
Brand names: Cortane-B, Cortane-B Aqueous, Cortane-B Otic, Pramox-HC
Drug class:Otic steroids with anti-infectives
What is Cortane-B Aqueous otic?
Chloroxylenol is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria or fungus.
Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Pramoxine is a topical anesthetic. It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.
Cortane-B Aqueous (for the ear) is a combination medicine used to treat infections in the ear canal, and to relieve the symptoms of itching or swelling. Cortane-B Aqueous will not treat an inner ear infection (also called otitis media).
Medicinal use of this product to treat ear infections has not been approved by the FDA. Cortane-B Aqueous should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Cortane-B Aqueous may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Medicinal use of this product to treat ear infections has not been approved by the FDA.
You should not use this medicine if you have a hole in your ear drum (ruptured ear drum), or if you also have chickenpox or cowpox.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Cortane-B Aqueous if you are allergic to chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, or pramoxine or if you have:
a hole in your ear drum (ruptured ear drum); or
chickenpox or cowpox.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
an inner ear infection;
severe ear pain;
hearing problems; or
fever.
It is not known whether Cortane-B Aqueous will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the ear canal and may be more likely to have side effects.
How should I use Cortane-B Aqueous otic?
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