Cortisporin-TC Otic

• If you miss a dose...
  Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.

• Storage instructions...
  Store at room temperature; avoid prolonged exposure to high temperatures. The medication expires after 18 months.

What side effects may occur?

No specific side effects have been reported; however, neomycin may be associated with an increased risk of allergic skin reaction.

Why should Cortisporin-TC Otic not be prescribed?

You should not take this drug if you have had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients, or if you suffer from herpes simplex, vaccinia (cowpox), or varicella (chickenpox).

Special warnings about Cortisporin-TC Otic

Long-term use of Cortisporin-TC can lead to permanent hearing loss. Therefore, treatment should not continue for more than 10 days.

If an allergic reaction occurs, you should stop using the medication immediately. Your doctor may also recommend that future treatment with kanamycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, and possibly gentamicin be avoided, since you may also be allergic to these medications.

Use the medication with care if you have a perforated eardrum or chronic otitis media (inflammation and infection of the middle ear).

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Cortisporin-TC Otic

No interactions have been reported.

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of this product during pregnancy and nursing have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.

Recommended dosage for Cortisporin-TC Otic

This medication should not be used for longer than 10 days.

ADULTS

The usual dose is 5 drops (when using the supplied measured dropper) or 4 drops (when using the dropper-bottle container) in the affected ear, 3 or 4 times daily.

INFANTS AND CHILDREN

The usual dose is 4 drops (when using the supplied measured dropper) or 3 drops (when using the dropper-bottle container) in the affected ear 3 or 4 times daily.

Overdosage

Although no specific information is available, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical treatment immediately.