Antipyrine and benzocaine

Storage conditions

Store below 40 °C (104 °F).

Preferably between 15 and 30 °C (59 and 86 °F), unless otherwise specified by manufacturer.

Store in a tight, light-resistant container.

Protect from freezing.

Route of administration

Hold the bottle in your hand for 1 or 2 minutes to warm the solution.

Place the prescribed number of drops into your ear.

Be careful not to touch the tip to your ear, fingers, or any other surface.

Moisten a small piece of cotton with the drops and insert into the outer ear.

Repeat steps 2-4 for the opposite ear if necessary.

Indications

To relieve ear pain and swelling caused by middle ear infections.

It may be used along with antibiotics to treat an ear infection.

It is also used to help remove a build up of ear wax in the ear.

The combination of antipyrine and benzocaine works by reducing pain and discomfort in the ear.

Contraindications

porphyria

systemic mastocytosis

a bacterial infection of the middle ear

hole in the ear drum

Mechanism of action

Antipyrine and benzocaine are employed for their analgesic/local anesthetic effects.

The anhydrous glycerin vehicle is hygroscopic and may provide a decongestant action.

Side Effects

Itching of the ears

Burning in the ears

Redness of the ears

Oozing sores in the ears