Fluocinolone otic
Generic name: fluocinolone otic [ FLOO-oh-SIN-oh-lone ]
Brand names: DermOtic Oil, Flac Otic Oil
Dosage form: otic solution (0.01%)
Drug class:Otic steroids
What is fluocinolone otic?
Fluocinolone is a steroid medicine.
Fluocinolone otic (for use in the ear) is used to treat eczema of the outer ear canal in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Fluocinolone otic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use fluocinolone otic if you are allergic to fluocinolone. This medicine contains peanut oil. Tell your doctor if you have a peanut allergy.
You may not be able to use this medicine if you have a skin infection.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fluocinolone otic should not be used on a child younger than 2 years old. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin.
How should I use fluocinolone otic?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not take by mouth. Otic medicine is for use only in the ears.
Wash your hands before using ear drops.
To use the ear drops:
Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Open the ear canal by gently pulling your ear back, or pulling downward on the earlobe when giving this medicine to a child.
Hold the dropper upside down over your ear and drop the correct number of drops into the ear.
Stay lying down or with your head tilted for about a minute.
Do not touch the dropper tip or place it directly in your ear. It may become contaminated. Wipe the tip with a clean tissue but do not wash with water or soap.
To avoid getting this medicine on your face, use a clean cotton ball to wipe off any medicine that drains from your ear.
You should not plug the treated ear with cotton. Doing so could increase the risk of unwanted side effects.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks, or if your symptoms get worse.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the ...
