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Cortisporin-tc 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
TC—10mL (w. dropper); Soln, Susp—contact supplier
Manufacturer
Cortisporin-tc Otic Indications
Indications
Suscepible infections of external auditory canal, mastoidectomy, fenestration cavities.
Cortisporin-tc Otic Dosage and Administration
Adult
Clean ear. 5 drops (using dropper) in ear(s) 3–4 times daily; max 10 days.
Children
Clean ear. 4 drops (using dropper) in ear(s) 3–4 times daily; max 10 days.
Cortisporin-tc Otic Contraindications
Contraindications
Cutaneous viral infection in ear (eg, herpes simplex, vaccinia, varicella zoster virus).
Cortisporin-tc Otic Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Cortisporin-tc 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.
Cortisporin-tc Otic Pharmacokinetics
Elimination
Renal, fecal.
Cortisporin-tc Otic Interactions
Not Applicable
Cortisporin-tc Otic Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local reactions, contact dermatitis, oto- or nephrotoxicity in prolonged use, superinfection.
Cortisporin-tc Otic Clinical Trials
See Literature
Cortisporin-tc Otic Note
Notes
Soln and Susp formerly known under the brand names Cortisporin, Oticair, Otocort, Pediotic.
Cortisporin-tc Otic Patient Counseling
See Literature
