Phenazone

Phenazone may be found in some form under the following brand names:

• A/B Otic

• Auralgan

• Aurodex

• Auroguard

• Auroto

• Dolotic

• Ear-gesic

• Neotic

• Otic Edge

• Otigesic

• Otozin

• Rx-Otic

• Treagan

• Tympagesic

This medication is generally well tolerated with very few side effects expected. 

Dizziness can occur, especially if this medication is instilled into the ear while cold. Warm the solution by holding the container in your hand for a few minutes to warm it.

Serious side effects that should be reported right away include:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• burning, redness, swelling, or pain in the ear

This is not a complete list of side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of its ingredients including phenazone (antipyrine) and benzocaine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about inactive ingredients.

This medication may not be appropriate for you if you have a hole in the eardrum (perforated tympanic membrane).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Phenazone (antipyrine) and benzocaine otic falls into category C. It is not known whether this medication is harmful to an unborn baby.

Phenazone (antipyrine) and benzocaine otic (eardrops) is for use only in the ears.

To use the eardrops, follow these steps:

1. Warm the solution by holding the bottle in your hand for 1 to 2 minutes.

2. Lie on your side or tilt affected ear upward.

3. Being careful not to touch the tip of the bottle to your ear, or any other surface, instill the prescribed number of drops into your ear.

4. In an adult, hold the earlobe up and back. In a child, hold the earlobe down and back. This will help the drops go into the ear.

5. Keep head tilted for approximately 2 minutes.

6. If instructed by your doctor, moisten a small piece of cotton with the drops and insert into the outer ear.

7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for the opposite ear, if necessary.

8. Replace cap after use, without rinsing the dropper.

This medication is usually used as needed. If you miss a dose, instill the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not use extra solution to make up for a missed one.

If this medication is taken by mouth, contact your local poison control center or seek emergency medical attention.