Ear infections (topicals):
Indications for: COLY-MYCIN S OTIC
Susceptible infections of the external auditory canal, mastoidectomy, fenestration cavities.
Adult Dosage:
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 Dosage:
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:
Cutaneous viral infection in ear (eg, herpes simplex, vaccinia, varicella zoster virus).
COLY-MYCIN S OTIC 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 Classification:
Antibiotics + steroid + surfactant.
Adverse Reactions:
Local reactions, contact dermatitis, oto- or nephrotoxicity in prolonged use, superinfection.
How Supplied:
Susp—5mL (w. dropper)