What is chloroxylenol and pramoxine otic?
Chloroxylenol is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body.
Pramoxine is an anesthetic. It is used to reduce itching and pain caused by ear infections.
The combination of chloroxylenol and pramoxine otic (for the ears) is used to treat ear infections.
Chloroxylenol and pramoxine otic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about my chloroxylenol and pramoxine otic?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it, or if you have a ruptured ear drum.
Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.
Ear infections may sometimes cause dizziness or a loss of balance. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Do not use other ear drops during treatment with chloroxylenol and pramoxine otic unless your doctor tells you to.
Call your doctor if your infection does not improve, or if you have ear pain, burning or itching, hearing problems, or ear drainage or discharge.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using chloroxylenol and pramoxine otic?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it, or if you have a ruptured ear drum.
Do not use chloroxylenol and pramoxine otic without telling your doctor if you are pregnant.
Do not use chloroxylenol and pramoxine otic without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding.