Antipyrine and benzocaine ear drops
Antipyrine and benzocaine ear drops is a medication for the treatment of ear pain caused by otitis media. It combines antipyrine, a pain reliever and benzocaine, a numbing agent to treat ear pain. It is sold as Auralgan, Aurodex, Auroto,[1] among other brands, and is abbreviated as A/B otic drops.
Ingredients
Each 1 ml of A/B otic drops contains:[2]
- Antipyrine 54mg
- Benzocaine 14mg
- Glycerin and Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate USP
Indications
A/B otic drops is indicated for ear pain caused by otitis media. You fill the ear canal every 2-3 hours as needed for pain.[2]
A/B otic drops is also indicated for the removal of excessive or impacted cerumen. To clear cerumen, use A/B Otic 3 times a day for 2-3 days.[2]
Clinical pharmacology
A/B otic drops are effective because antipyrine reduces pain and inflammation and benzocaine numbs the ear.
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- ↑ "ANTIPYRINE WITH BENZOCAINE - OTIC". Text " MedicineNet.com" ignored (help)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Auralgan (Antipyrine, Benzocaine, and Glygerin dehydrated) Drug information. Uses, side effects". RxList.com Inc. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
