Common examples:

Auralgan (Benzocaine and

Antipyrine)

Analgesic/Decongestant

Common examples:
Cortic, Acetasol HC

Antifungals

Mild to moderate pain

associated with outer and
middle ear infections

Outer and middle ear fungal

infections

Outer and middle ear

infections

Antibacterials

Common examples:
Cortisporin Otic, Ciprodex, Cipro HC
Otic, Floxin Otic, CiproDex

COMMON USES

OTIC AGENTS

* Pull pinna up and back on adults, down and back for children 3
years of age and younger.
* Position patient supine, with affected ear up. Should remain supine
for 5 minutes after medication is instilled.
* Medication should not be cold, should be at least room
temperature.
*Generally mild adverse reactions including ear irritation, local
stinging or burning, dizziness
* Pull pinna up and back on adults, down and back for children 3
years of age and younger.
* Position patient supine, with affected ear up. Should remain supine
for 5 minutes after medication is instilled.
* Medication should not be cold, should be at least room
temperature.
*Generally mild adverse reactions including ear irritation, local
stinging or burning, dizziness
* Pull pinna up and back on adults, down and back for children 3
years of age and younger.
* Position patient supine, with affected ear up. Should remain supine
for 5 minutes after medication is instilled.
* Medication should not be cold, should be at least room
temperature.
*Generally mild adverse reactions including ear irritation, local
stinging or burning, dizziness

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW AS A BRAND NEW

NURSE

These agents are often combination agents, combined with steroids to increase effectiveness

OTIC AGENTS