EAR-GESIC

Drug Name: EAR-GESIC

EAR-GESIC DESCRIPTION:
BENZOCAINE/ANTIPYRINE/PHENYLEPHRINE - OTIC (BEN-zoh-cane/AN-tee-PIE-reen/fen-ill-EFF-rin)

COMMON EAR-GESIC BRAND NAME(S):
Otogesic, Tympagesic

EAR-GESIC SIDE EFFECTS:
EAR-GESIC may temporarily sting or burn your ear for a minute or two when applied. If this continues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop a skin rash, itching, burning or redness in or around the ears while using this medication. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE EAR-GESIC:
EAR-GESIC: For best effects, EAR-GESIC must be used as directed. Apply ear drops to the affected ear(s) as follows: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your ear. If the medication has been refrigerated, hold the bottle in your hand for a few minutes to warm it. If the drops are a suspension (not a solution) shake well for 10 seconds before using. Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear up. Place dropper directly over the ear and administer the prescribed number of drops. To help the drops roll into the ear, in adults, hold the earlobe up and back and in children, hold the earlobe down and back. Keep the head tilted for a minute and insert a soft cotton plug loosely into the ear. Do not rinse the dropper.

EAR-GESIC USES:
Benzocaine is an anesthetic. Antipyrine is a pain reliever. Phenylephrine relieves congestion. This combination medication is used to relieve pain, swelling and irritation in the ear.

EAR-GESIC PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you have any infections or allergies. EAR-GESIC should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

EAR-GESIC DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

EAR-GESIC OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taken this medicine by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

EAR-GESIC NOTES:
If the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a few days, consult your doctor.

MISSED EAR-GESIC DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

EAR-GESIC STORAGE:
This may be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Discard this if the solution turns brown, cloudy or contains particles.