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Otipax Ear Instillation Solution 15ml
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Otipax Ear Instillation Solution 15ml

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The drug Otipax Auricular Istillation is indicated for the local treatment of pain due to certain ear infections with a closed eardrum.

Otipax Auricular Instillation Solution to relieve pain due to certain ear infections with a closed eardrum .

For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.

Otipax without prescription is a solution for ear instillation , it is a drug belonging to the pharmacotherapeutic class of analgesics and anti-inflammatories for otological use.

What are the indications for Otipax Ear Instillation Solution 15ml?

This medical device allows the local treatment of pain due to certain ear infections with a closed eardrum:
  • Acute congestive otitis media.
  • Phlyctenular flu-like otitis.
  • Barotraumatic otitis.

Two types of chronic ear infections can be found: with a closed eardrum and with an open eardrum.

In the first case, the eardrum is intact. The space inside it (the eardrum) is therefore filled with a secretion preventing tympanic vibration and the free play of transmission of the chain of ossicles (hammer, anvil, stirrup). Conductive hearing loss sets in. The most classic example is serous otitis in children following repetitive otitis media.

How to properly apply this Otipax Ear Instillation Solution without prescription?

  • Temper the bottle between the hands so as not to feel the annoying sensation of the cold solution in the ear.
  • Place 4 drops in the ear canal, producing a slight pressure on the flexible part of the dropper, 2 to 3 times a day in the affected ear.

Method and route of administration

Auricular way.
How to use the dropper bottle:
  • Unscrew the bottle cap,
  • Screw the dropper onto the bottle,
  • Remove the dropper cap,
  • Position the bottle upside down and gently squeeze the tip to obtain 1 drop,
  • Press again until you get 4 drops,
  • Replace the cap on the mouthpiece after use.

Duration of treatment

Do not exceed 10 days of treatment. If the symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

What is the composition of the Otipax dropper bottle?

  • Active substances

Phenazone: 4g
Lidocaine hydrochloride: 1g
For 100 g of solution for ear instillation.
  • Excipients

Sodium thiosulfate, ethanol, glycerol, purified water.

What are the precautions for using this medication without a prescription?

  • Special warnings

If the eardrum is open, this medication may cause side effects in the middle ear.
As a precaution, before any use, make sure to have the integrity of your eardrum checked by a doctor.
  • Precautions for use

The duration of treatment with otipax without a prescription should not exceed 10 days. If symptoms persist, see your doctor.
If in doubt, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.

Presentation - Packaging

Otipax ear instillation solution is available for purchase from our online pharmacy in a 15ml dropper bottle.

Warnings on drugs for purchase online

Attention, the drug is not a product like the others. Read the medication leaflet carefully before ordering it. Do not leave medicines within the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.

  • Please inform your online pharmacist of the current treatments in order to highlight any incompatibilities. The order validation form contains a personalized message field provided for this purpose.
  • Find the instructions for this medicine on the website of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products.

The advice of your expert pharmacist

  • Although this medicine Otipax can be sold without a prescription, have your eardrum checked by a doctor for any perforation.
  • If the problems persist after 10 days of treatment, consult your doctor again.

Pharmacovigilance Report an adverse drug reaction(s)

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NOTICE

ANSM - Last updated: 17/08/2017

Name of the medicinal product

OTIPAX, solution for atrial instillation

Phenazone / Lidocaine Hydrochloride

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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

You should always use this medication exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.

· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.

· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.

· If you experience any of the side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.

· You should talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or feel less well.

What is in this leaflet?

1. What is OTIPAX, solution for ear instillation and in which cases it is used?

2. What information should be known before using OTIPAX, solution for ear instillation ?

3. How to use OTIPAX, solution for ear instillation ?

4. What are the possible side effects?

5. How to store OTIPAX, solution for atrial instillation ?

6. Package contents and other information.

1. WHAT IS OTIPAX, solution for atrial instillation AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic group : ANTALGIC LOCAL / ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOR OTOLOGICAL USE (S: Body of the senses), ATC code: S02DC

Therapeutic indications

Local treatment of pain due to certain otitis with closed eardrum:

· Otitis media acute congestive,

· Influenza-like sore called phlyctenular,

· Barotraumatic otitis.

2. BEFORE YOU USE OTIPAX, solution for ear instillation?

Never use OTIPAX, solution for ear instillation in the following cases:

· If you are allergic to any of the active ingredients or to any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6.

· If you have a perforation of the eardrum,

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

Warnings and Precautions

Special warnings

If the eardrum is opened, this drug may cause undesirable effects in the middle ear.

BY PRECAUTION, before any administration, the integrity of your eardrum should be checked by a DOCTOR.

Precautions for use

The treatment time should not exceed 10 days. If the symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST

children

Not applicable.

Other medicines and OTIPAX, solution for atrial instillation

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or may be taking any other medication.

OTIPAX, solution for ear instillation with food, drinks and alcohol

Not applicable.

Pregnancy and breast feeding

Under normal conditions of use, this medication may be used during pregnancy or in case of breast-feeding.

Generally, during pregnancy and breast-feeding, always seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication

Sport

The attention of athletes is drawn to the fact that this specialty contains an active principle that can induce a positive reaction of the tests carried out during anti-doping controls.

Driving and using machines

Not applicable.

OTIPAX, solution for ear instillation contains glycerol and ethanol.

3. HOW TO USE OTIPAX, solution for atrial instillation?

Instructions for proper use

Not applicable.

Dosage

· Dropper bottle or tube: pour 4 drops into the ear canal by exerting a slight pressure on the soft part of the dropper, 2 to 3 times a day in the painful ear.

Method and route of administration

Ear canal.

How to use the dropper bottle:

· Unscrew the cap from the bottle,

· Screw the dropper onto the bottle,

· Remove the cap from the dropper,

· Turn the bottle upside down and gently squeeze the tip to get 1 drop,

· Press again until 4 drops are obtained,

· Replace cap on cap after use.

Warm the bottle to avoid the unpleasant sensation of the cold solution in the ear.

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Duration of treatment

Do not exceed 10 days of treatment. If the symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

If you have used more OTIPAX, solution for atrial instillation than you should have

Not applicable.

If you forget to use OTIPAX, solution for atrial instillation

Not applicable.

If you stop using OTIPAX, solution for auricular instillation

Not applicable.

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

· R isk of local reactions of allergy type, irritation or redness of the ear canal. Declaration of side effects

Declaration of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr .

By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.

5. HOW TO STORE OTIPAX, solution for atrial instillation?

Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the outer packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Do not throw any medicines into drains or rubbish. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.

Duration of use of the bottle after first opening: 30 days.

Duration of use of the tube after opening: 10 days.

Storage conditions


Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C.

6. PACKAGE CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

What OTIPAX contains, solution for atrial instillation

The active substances are:

Phenazone ................................................. .................................................. ............................. 4 g

Lidocaine Hydrochloride ............................................... .................................................. .......... 1 g

For 100 g of solution for atrial instillation.

The other components are:

Sodium thiosulfate, ethanol, glycerol, purified water.

What is OTIPAX, solution for ear instillation and contents of the outer packaging

This medication is in the form of a solution for atrial instillation in 16 g vial or 5 g tube.

Marketing Authorization Holder

BIOCODEX

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94250 GENTILLY

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BIOCODEX

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94250 GENTILLY

LA FRANCE

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Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area

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The last date on which this leaflet was revised is:

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Other

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VIDAL OF THE FAMILY

Otipax

Local treatment of ear infections

lidocaine, phenazone

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS (summary)

OTIPAX: solution for atrial instillation; 15 ml dropper bottle.
Refunded at 15%. - price: 1,74 euro (s).

Biocodex Laboratory

COMPOSITION (summary)
p 100 g
Lidocaine hydrochloride 1 g
phenazone 4 g

INDICATIONS (summary)
This analgesic ear solution contains a local anesthetic and an anti-inflammatory .
It is used in the treatment of pain in certain ear infections .
CONTRAINDICATIONS (summary)
This medication should not be used in the following cases:
WARNING (Contents)
Although this medication may be sold without a prescription, have a physician check the absence of perforation of your eardrum.
Sportive: local anesthetics were removed from the list of doping substances published in the decrees of 20 April and 16 August 2004 by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING (summary)
The substances contained in this medication do not pass into the blood under the conditions of use (the doctor checks before prescription that the eardrum does not have perforation). It can be used during pregnancy or lactation.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
Reheat the bottle between the hands before use to limit the unpleasant sensation associated with the introduction of cold liquid into the ear.
Tilt the head to the side and insert the solution into the ear. Keep your head in this position for 10 minutes (ear bath).

Usual dosage:

4 drops in the ear to treat, 2 or 3 times a day.
Treatment should not exceed 10 days.
TIPS (summary)
If the condition persists despite proper treatment, consult your doctor.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS (summary)
Irritation, local allergic reaction .


GLOSSARY (summary)


allergy
Skin reaction (itching, pimples, swelling) or general discomfort occurring after contact with a particular substance, use of a medication or ingestion of food. The main forms of allergy are eczema, urticaria, asthma, angioedema and allergic shock (anaphylactic shock). Food allergy can also result in digestive disorders.


anesthetic
Medication that results in anesthesia. In addition to the general anesthetics that allow the patients to fall asleep before surgery, there are local anesthetics that can be injected in contact with a nerve to insensitize a region of the body. Local anesthetics are also called contact anesthetics.


analgesic
Medication that works against pain. Analgesics act either directly on the centers of pain in the brain or by blocking the transmission of pain to the brain.
Synonym: analgesic.


anti-inflammatory
Medicine that fights against inflammation. It can be either derived from cortisone (steroidal anti-inflammatory), or not derived from cortisone (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory or NSAID).


ear infections
Inflammation or infection of the ear. Otitis externa affects only the ear canal. Acute otitis media and chronic otitis media affect the part of the ear behind the eardrum (middle ear).


allergic reaction
Reaction due to hypersensitivity of the organism to a drug. Allergic reactions can take a wide variety of aspects: urticaria, angioedema, eczema, eruption of pimples resembling measles, etc. Anaphylactic shock is a generalized allergic reaction that causes discomfort due to a sudden drop in blood pressure.

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