antipyrine/benzocaine otic (Auralgan, Auroto)
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Introduction
Benzocaine 1.4%, antipyrine 5.4% in glycerin*
Indications
- temporary relief of ear pain
- facilitation of ear wax removal
Contraindications
sensitivity to ester-type local anesthetics
Dosage
- 2-4 drops TID/QID PRN
- insert saturated cotto pledget
- for ear wax removal, instill drops TID-QID for 2-3 days 10 & 15 mL bottles.
Adverse effects
(< 1%)
Mechanism of action
- anesthetic
- decreased permeability of neuronal membrane to Na+ resulting in blocking of nerve impulses
* New formulation substitutes acetic acid & U-polycosanol 410 for glycerin; price increases from $2 to $150[4]
More general terms
References
- ↑ The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
- ↑ Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
- ↑ Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
- ↑ Jump up to: 4.0 4.1 Prescriber's Letter 15(5): 2008 The New Auralgan Formulation Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=240502&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com