STAR-OTIC

Drug Name: STAR-OTIC

STAR-OTIC DESCRIPTION:
ACETIC ACID WITH ALUMINUM ACETATE - OTIC (uh-SEET-ick acid WITH uh-LEW-mih-num A-seh-tate)

COMMON STAR-OTIC BRAND NAME(S):
Domeboro

STAR-OTIC SIDE EFFECTS:
STAR-OTIC 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, redness, swelling or pain in or around the ears while using STAR-OTIC. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE STAR-OTIC:
STAR-OTIC: For best effects, STAR-OTIC must be used as directed. Continue using it for the full time prescribed. Stopping STAR-OTIC too soon may not clear the infection and could possibly result in a reinfection. Do not use STAR-OTIC more often or continue to use it for longer than 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 about two minutes or insert a soft cotton plug if directed to do so. Do not rinse the dropper.

STAR-OTIC USES:
STAR-OTIC is used to treat certain infections of the outer ear.

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

STAR-OTIC 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.

STAR-OTIC OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

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

MISSED STAR-OTIC 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.

STAR-OTIC 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.