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ANTIPYRINE AND BENZOCAINE (Otic route) - an-tee-PYE-reen, BEN-zoe-kane.(Drug overview)

USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language

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Brand names in the United States --

* A/B Otic

* Aurodex

* Auroto

* Benzotic

* Dec-Agesic A.B.

* Dolotic

Dosage forms --

* Solution

Therapeutic classification: Anesthetic Combination

Pharmacologic classification: NSAID

Chemical classification: Pyrazolone

DESCRIPTION OF USE

Antipyrine and benzocaine combination is used in the ear to help relieve the pain, swelling, and congestion of some ear infections. It will not cure the infection itself. An antibiotic will be needed to treat the infection. This medicine is also used to soften earwax so that the earwax can be washed away more easily.

In the U.S., this medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following …

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