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| U.S. Brand
Names |
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| Coly-Mycin® S Otic Drops;
Cortisporin-TC®
Otic |

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| Generic
Available |
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No |

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| Synonyms |
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hydrocortisone, colistin, and neomycin; neomycin, colistin, and
hydrocortisone |

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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antibiotic/Corticosteroid, Otic |

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| Use |
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Treatment of superficial and susceptible bacterial infections of the external
auditory canal; for treatment of susceptible bacterial infections of
mastoidectomy and fenestration cavities |

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| Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |

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| Usual Dosage |
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Children: 3 drops in affected ear 3-4 times/day
Adults: 4 drops in affected ear 3-4 times/day |

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| Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |

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| Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |

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| Nursing
Implications |
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Shake well for 10 seconds before administering |

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| Dosage Forms |
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Suspension, otic:
Cortisporin-TC®: Colistin sulfate 0.3%, neomycin
sulfate 0.33%, and hydrocortisone acetate 1% (5 mL, 10 mL)
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