Sunday, January 20, 2008

Acetic acid

U.S. BRAND NAMES — VoSol® [DSC]
PHARMACOLOGIC CATEGORY Otic Agent, Anti-infectiveTopical Skin Product
DOSING: ADULTS Irrigation (Note: Dosage of an irrigating solution depends on the capacity or surface area of the structure being irrigated): For continuous irrigation of the urinary bladder with 0.25% acetic acid irrigation, the rate of administration will approximate the rate of urine flow; usually 500-1500 mL/24 hours For periodic irrigation of an indwelling urinary catheter to maintain patency, about 50 mL of 0.25% acetic acid irrigation is required
Otitis externa: Otic: Insert saturated wick; keep moist 24 hours; remove wick and instill 5 drops 3-4 times/day
DOSING: ELDERLY — Refer to adult dosing.
DOSAGE FORMS — Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Solution for irrigation: 0.25% (250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL)
Solution, otic (VoSol® [DSC]): 2% (15 mL)
DOSAGE FORMS: CONCISE Solution for irrigation: 0.25% (250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL)
Solution, otic: 2% (15 mL)
GENERIC EQUIVALENT AVAILABLE — Yes
ADMINISTRATION — Not for internal intake or I.V. infusion; topical use or irrigation use only.
USE — Irrigation of the bladder; treatment of superficial bacterial infections of the external auditory canal
ADVERSE REACTIONS SIGNIFICANT — <1% (Limited to important or life-threatening): Hematuria, systemic acidosis, urologic pain
CONTRAINDICATIONS — Hypersensitivity to acetic acid or any component of the formulation; during transurethral procedures
WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS — Not for internal intake or I.V. infusion; topical use or irrigation use only. Use of irrigation in patients with mucosal lesions of urinary bladder may cause irritation. Systemic acidosis may result from absorption.
PREGNANCY RISK FACTOR — C (show table)

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