Vosol

Use this medication in the affected ear(s) as directed by your doctor, usually 3 to 4 times daily. Use in the ear only. Do not use in the eyes, swallow, inject, or inhale the medication.Before giving this medication, thoroughly clean the ear canal as directed, and remove any crust or other material. Then wash your hands.To make sure that the right amount of medication is given, and to avoid touching the ear with the dropper, have another person insert the drops if possible. To lower the risk of dizziness, hold the container in your hand for a few minutes in order to warm it.To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your ear or any other surface. Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear upward. Hold the dropper directly over the ear, and place the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal. To help the drops roll into the ear of an adult, hold the earlobe up and back. In children, hold the earlobe down and back. Keep the head tilted for about 2 minutes, or insert a piece of cotton if your doctor directs you to do so to keep the medication in contact with your ear canal. Repeat for the other ear if so directed. Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the cap after use.Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day. Continue using it for the full time prescribed, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping this medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection.Tell your doctor if your ear symptoms persist, worsen, or return after stopping this medication.Avoid contact with the eyes. If you get some of the medication in the eye, rinse the eye with a steady, gentle stream of tap water for at least 15 minutes. Tell your doctor if the eye becomes persistently irritated or your vision is decreased.

Acetic acid is a prescription medication used to treat infection of the outer ear canal.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

VoSoL is part of the drug classes:

• Otological Antiinfectives

• Organic acids

Rx only

VōSoL (Acetic acid otic solution, USP) is a solution containing acetic acid (2%) in a propylene glycol vehicle containing propylene glycol diacetate (3%), benzethonium chloride (0.02%), and sodium acetate (0.015%). The empirical formula for acetic acid is CH3COOH, with a molecular weight of 60.05. The structural formula is:

VōSoL is available as a nonaqueous otic solution buffered at pH 3 for use in the external ear canal.

Acetic acid is antibacterial and antifungal; propylene glycol is hydrophilic and provides a low surface tension; benzethonium chloride is a surface active agent that promotes contact of the solution with tissues.

Hypersensitivity to VōSoL or any of the ingredients. Perforated tympanic membrane is considered a contraindication to the use of any medication in the external ear canal.

Transient stinging or burning may be noted occasionally when the solution is first instilled into the acutely inflamed ear.

Stinging or burning may be noted occasionally; local irritation has occurred very rarely.