Acetic Acid (acetic acid)
Otic Antiseptics Otic (Ear) Solution, Non-Oral
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Overview
Acetic acid is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution with antimicrobial and acidifying effects that is used for urologic irrigation.
Acetic acid exerts antimicrobial effects against a variety of microorganisms (especially ammonia-forming bacteria) that often gain access to the urinary bladder in patients requiring prolonged indwelling urethral catheterization. The antimicrobial activity of the drug depends on administration at a sufficient rate (continuous or intermittent) to maintain an effluent pH of 5 or lower. (See Rate of Administration under Administration: Irrigation, in Dosage and Administration.)
Acetic acid reduces the formation of calcium encrustations in the indwelling catheter by maintaining a low urine pH.
USES: Acetic acid is used to treat an outer ear infection (external otitis). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and fungus. Treating the infection reduces pain and swelling in the ear.
Wetness in the ear canal can help bacteria and fungus to grow. This medication may also contain drying ingredients such as glycerin or alcohol. Drying of the ear canal helps to cure the infection.
Generic name: acetic acid
Pronunciation: (a-SEE-tik AS-id)
Drug class: Otic Antiseptics
Therapeutic class: Otic (Ear)
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Acetic Acid:
- Otitis Externa
Also known as: Inflammation Of The Outer Ear And Ear Canal, Swimmer's Ear.
Dosing
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Acetic acid irrigating solution is used for irrigation only; the solution should not be administered by IV injection or any other parenteral route.
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
Acetic acid irrigating solution is contraindicated for irrigation during transurethral surgical procedures.
- Perforated eardrum
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
There are no moderate contraindications for this drug.
Adverse reactions
Systemic acidosis, pain/urologic pain, hematuria.
There are no severe adverse reactions for this drug.
More Frequent
- Ear irritation
Precautions
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Safety and efficacy of acetic acid irrigating solution have not been established in pediatric patients.
Category C. (See Users Guide.)
Caution is advised if acetic acid 0.25% irrigating solution is used in nursing women.
There is insufficient experience in patients older than 65 years of age to determine whether geriatric patients respond differently than younger adults. Systemic absorption is unlikely (unless open lesions of the bladder mucosa are present); however, increased sensitivity cannot be ruled out.
ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Otitis externa | ||
| H60.33 | ICD10CM | Swimmer's ear |
| H60.331 | ICD10CM | Swimmer's ear, right ear |
| H60.332 | ICD10CM | Swimmer's ear, left ear |
| H60.333 | ICD10CM | Swimmer's ear, bilateral |
| H60.339 | ICD10CM | Swimmer's ear, unspecified ear |
| H60.9 | ICD10CM | Unspecified otitis externa |
| H60.90 | ICD10CM | Unspecified otitis externa, unspecified ear |
| H60.91 | ICD10CM | Unspecified otitis externa, right ear |
| H60.92 | ICD10CM | Unspecified otitis externa, left ear |
| H60.93 | ICD10CM | Unspecified otitis externa, bilateral |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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