Antipyrine and benzocaine ear drops is a medication for the treatment of ear pain caused by otitis media

Otitis media

Otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear, or a middle ear infection.It occurs in the area between the tympanic membrane and the inner ear, including a duct known as the eustachian tube. It is one of the two categories of ear inflammation that can underlie what is commonly called an earache,...

. It combines antipyrine, a pain reliever and benzocaine

Benzocaine

Benzocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever, or in cough drops. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter anesthetic ointments...

, a numbing agent to treat ear pain. It is sold as Auralgan, Aurodex, Auroto, among other brands, and is abbreviated as A/B otic drops.

Ingredients

Each 1 ml of A/B otic drops contains:

• Antipyrine 54mg
• Benzocaine 14mg
• Glycerin and Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate USP

Indications

A/B otic drops is indicated for ear pain caused by otitis media. You fill the ear canal every 2-3 hours as needed for pain.

A/B otic drops is also indicated for the removal of excessive or impacted cerumen. To clear cerumen, use A/B Otic 3 times a day for 2-3 days.

Clinical pharmacology

A/B otic drops are effective because antipyrine reduces pain and inflammation and benzocaine numbs the ear.