OTIMAR

Drug Name: OTIMAR

OTIMAR DESCRIPTION:
NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN/HYDROCORTISONE - OTIC SOLUTION (nee-oh-MY-sin/paw-lee-MIX-in/hi-dro-KOR-tih-sown)

COMMON OTIMAR BRAND NAME(S):
Cortisporin, Otocort, Poly Otic

OTIMAR SIDE EFFECTS:
OTIMAR may temporarily sting or burn your ear for a minute or two when applied. If this continues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: skin rash, itching, burning, redness, swelling or pain in or around the ears. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE OTIMAR:
OTIMAR: For best effects, OTIMAR must be used as directed. Continue using it for the full time prescribed. Stopping OTIMAR too soon may not clear the infection and could possibly result in a reinfection. Do not use OTIMAR more often or continue to use it for longer than directed. Apply ear drops to the affected ear(s) as follows: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper tip or let it touch your ear. If the medication has been refrigerated, hold the bottle in your hand for a few minutes to warm it. Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear up. Place the dropper directly over the ear and administer the prescribed number of drops. To help the drops roll into the ear, in adults, hold the earlobe up and back and in children, hold the earlobe down and back. Keep the head tilted for about two minutes or insert a soft cotton plug if directed to do so. Do not rinse the dropper.

OTIMAR USES:
OTIMAR is used to treat certain infections of the outer ear.

OTIMAR PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions: infections, allergies (especially to antibiotics or sulfites). OTIMAR should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

OTIMAR DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OTIMAR OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

OTIMAR NOTES:
If the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a few days, consult your doctor.

MISSED OTIMAR DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

OTIMAR STORAGE:
This may be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Discard this if the solution turns brown, cloudy or contains particles.