Indications:
Otipax is indicated for the local symptomatic treatment of certain painful conditions of the middle ear, with intact tympanic membrane:
- acute congestive otitis;
- viral phlyctenular otitis;
- barotraumatic otitis.
Otipax contains two bioactive substances: lidocaine (local anesthetic) and phenazone (analgesic and anti-inflammatory).
Contraindications:
Do not use Otipax:
- if you are allergic to phenazone, lidocaine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Precautions:
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Otipax.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
In the absence of a ruptured eardrum, systemic absorption is unlikely. As a consequence, under normal conditions of use, this medicine, if necessary, can be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines:
The medicine does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.
Method of administration:
The recommended dose is 4 drops of Otipax ear drops, solution, 2-3 times a day, instilled into the external auditory canal of the painful ear, by gently pressing the bottle.
To avoid unpleasant contact of the cold solution with the ear, it is recommended to warm the bottle slightly in the hand before use.
If you have any further questions on this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Composition:
- The bioactive substances are phenazone 44.83mg/ml and lidocaine hydrochloride 11.21 mg/ml.
- The other ingredients are: sodium thiosulfate, ethanol, glycerol, purified water.
Warning:
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Presentation:
16 g