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BRAND NAMES:
Flac Otic Oil, DermOtic Oil
Generic Names:
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Uses:
Treats itchiness, swelling, and flaking skin of the external ear canal associated with chronic eczematous external otitis. This medicine is a steroid.
Therapeutic Classes:
Otic Agent
Forms:
Liquid, Drop
How it’s taken:
Into the ear
What is Dermotic used for?
DermOtic comes in the form of a solution and is applied in drops. It is used to treat ear infections and works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce redness, swelling, and itching. Common side effects include irritation when applied, burning and itching.
What form(s) does Dermotic come in
Liquid
Drop
What are common Dermotic doses?
Bottle 20ML of 0.01%
Common Dermotic prescriptions
DermOtic
20ml of 0.01% bottle
How to take Dermotic
Otic routeDrop the prescribed number of drops into the ear. Keep the ear tilted up for a few minutes or put a cotton ball into your ear.
Otic routeDo not rinse the dropper.
Do not cover the treated area with a dressing or bandage unless your doctor tells you to.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Otic routeUse this medicine only in your ear. Do not use this medicine on your face, especially in your eyes. In case of contact, wash eyes with water.
Otic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Otic routeRemove the cap. Do not let the tip of the dropper touch anything, including your ear.
Otic routeLie down or tilt your head to the side. For a child, gently pull the child€™s earlobe down and back to straighten the child€™s ear canal. For an adult, gently pull the earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal.
Otic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Otic routeDrop the prescribed number of drops into the ear. Keep the ear tilted up for a few minutes or put a cotton ball into your ear.
Otic routeUse this medicine only in your ear. Do not use this medicine on your face, especially in your eyes. In case of contact, wash eyes with water.
Otic routeLie down or tilt your head to the side. For a child, gently pull the child€™s earlobe down and back to straighten the child€™s ear canal. For an adult, gently pull the earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal.
Do not cover the treated area with a dressing or bandage unless your doctor tells you to.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Otic routeRemove the cap. Do not let the tip of the dropper touch anything, including your ear.
Otic routeDo not rinse the dropper.
What to do if you miss a dose of Dermotic
Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Dermotic contraindications
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to fluocinolone acetonide, or to any other steroids.
Dermotic warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have other ear infections.
This product contains refined peanut oil, tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to peanuts.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Gaining weight around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist.
Increase in how much or how often you urinate.
Increased thirst.
Severe headache, or changes in vision.
Dermotic interactions
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have other ear infections.
This product contains refined peanut oil, tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to peanuts.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Dermotic side effects
Serious Side Effects
Increase in how much or how often you urinate.
Severe headache, or changes in vision.
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Extreme weakness, tiredness, or confusion.
Fever or chills.
Gaining weight around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist.
Increased thirst.
Less Serious Side Effects
Thinning of skin or dryness.
Skin rash or redness.
Irritation, burning or itching in the ear.
Acne-like skin changes.