Talk to your pharmacist for more details. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-86.īefore using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to antipyrine, benzocaine, or other ingredients in this product (such as glycerin, zinc acetate) or to other ester-type anesthetics (such as procaine, tetracaine) or if you have any other allergies.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-80 or at In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/ tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. Stop using this medication and get medical help right away if you develop any symptoms of methemoglobinemia, including: pale/bluish/gray skin, unusual tiredness, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, dizziness, headache, confusion.Ī very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. The symptoms of this disorder may occur within minutes to a couple of hours after using this medication. This effect is more likely if you have breathing problems, certain diseases of the blood, or if you smoke (see also Precautions section). This medication has rarely caused a very serious (possibly fatal) blood disorder (methemoglobinemia). Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: burning/stinging/redness/new pain in or around the ears. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
Inform your doctor if your condition lasts after a few days of treatment or if it gets worse. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of an ear bulb.ĭo not use this medication if it is brown or contains particles. If you are using this medication to help remove earwax, gently rinsing the ear with warm water or using a soft rubber bulb after 2 to 3 days of treatment may help remove any remaining earwax. You may be instructed by your doctor to moisten the cotton plug with this medication. Keep the head tilted for about 2 minutes, or insert a soft cotton plug if so directed. In children, hold the earlobe down and back. To help the drops roll into the ear of an adult, hold the earlobe up and back. Hold the dropper directly over the ear, and place the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal. Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear upward. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your ear or any other surface. To apply ear drops, wash your hands first. To lower the risk of dizziness, hold the container in your hand for a few minutes to warm it. To make sure that the right amount of medication is given, and to avoid touching the ear with the dropper, have another person insert the drops if possible. Use this medication exactly as directed by your doctor.Īn antibiotic medication may sometimes be prescribed along with this medication if you also have an infection.
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