Corticosteroids and Acetic Acid : Before Using - VoSol HC, cortisol, Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid

Corticosteroids and Acetic Acid - Otic

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VoSol HC, cortisol, Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid Corticosteroids and Acetic Acid *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For corticosteroids with acetic acid, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to corticosteroids or acetic acid. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as certain preservatives or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Corticosteroids have not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that corticosteroids cause birth defects. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

Otic corticosteroid and acetic acid combinations pass into breast milk. Possible benefits of otic corticosteroid and acetic acid must be weighed against the potential hazards for the infant.

Use for Children

There is no special info comparing the use of otic corticosteroids in child under 3 years of age with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Although there is no special info comparing the use of otic corticosteroids in the elderly with use in other age groups, they are not expected to cause various side effects or problems in older people than they do in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking a corticosteroid and acetic acid combination, it is especially important that your family doctor know if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of otic corticosteroids. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Any other ear infection or condition Otic corticosteroids may worsen existing infections or cause new infections

Punctured ear drum Using otic corticosteroids when you have a punctured ear drum may damage the ear