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Coly-mycin S Otic Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Colistin (as sulfate) 3mg, neomycin (as sulfate) 3.3mg, hydrocortisone acetate 10mg, thonzonium bromide 0.5mg; per mL; otic susp; contains thimerosal.
Pharmacological Class
Antibiotics + steroid + surfactant.
How Supplied
Susp—5mL (w. dropper)
Manufacturer
Coly-mycin S Otic Indications
Indications
Susceptible infections of the external auditory canal, mastoidectomy, fenestration cavities.
Coly-mycin S Otic Dosage and Administration
Adult
Clean and dry ear. 5 drops (using calibrated dropper), or 4 drops (using dropper bottle) in ear(s) 3 or 4 times daily; max 10 days. May substitute saturated cotton wick moistened every 4 hours; replace at least every 24 hrs.
Children
Clean and dry ear. 4 drops (using calibrated dropper), or 3 drops (using dropper bottle) in ear(s) 3 or 4 times daily; max 10 days. May substitute saturated cotton wick moistened every 4 hours; replace at least every 24 hrs.
Coly-mycin S Otic Contraindications
Contraindications
Cutaneous viral infection in ear (eg, herpes simplex, vaccinia, varicella zoster virus).
Coly-mycin S Otic Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Coly-mycin S Otic Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Perforated eardrum. Chronic otitis media. Asthma (soln). Reevaluate if no improvement in 1 week. Discontinue if local irritation or sensitization occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Coly-mycin S Otic Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Coly-mycin S Otic Interactions
Not Applicable
Coly-mycin S Otic Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local reactions, contact dermatitis, oto- or nephrotoxicity in prolonged use, superinfection.
Coly-mycin S Otic Clinical Trials
See Literature
Coly-mycin S Otic Note
Not Applicable
Coly-mycin S Otic Patient Counseling
See Literature
