Chronic eczematous external otitis

Active Ingredient: Fluocinolone

Indication for Fluocinolone

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Fluocinolone is a low to medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of chronic eczematous external otitis in adults and pediatric patients 2 years and older.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

5 drops

Route of admnistration

Auricular (Otic)

Defined daily dose

5 - 5 {drops}

Dosage regimen

From 5 To 5 {drops} once every day

Detailed description

For the treatment of chronic eczematous external otitis, using the supplied ear-dropper, apply 5 drops of fluocinolone acetonide into the affected ear. To apply, tilt head to one side so that the ear is facing up. Then gently pull the ear lobe backward and upward and apply 5 drops of fluocinolone acetonide into the ear. Keep head tilted for about a minute to allow fluocinolone acetonide to penetrate lower into the ear canal. Gently pat excess material dripping out of the ear using a clean cotton ball. Follow these instructions twice each day for 7 to 14 days.

Active ingredient

Fluocinolone

Fluocinolone acetonide is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties.

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