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Ear canal acidificationAka: Otic Acetic Acid, Otic Domeboro, VoSol

See Also
1. Ear instillation technique
Indications
1. Otitis Externa
2. Otomycosis
Mechanism
1. Acidifies the ear canal
Efficacy
1. As effective as Cortisporin
Preparations
1. Acetic acid 2% (white vinegar) drops for 7 days
  1. Aqueous acetic acid solution (Otic Domeboro)
    1. Also available with Hydrocortisone
  2. Propylene glycol solution of acetic acid (VoSol)
2. Acetic acid 5% and rubbing Alcohol 1:1 mix

VoSoL (C0084986)
Concepts	Organic Chemical (T109) , Pharmacologic Substance (T121)
English	VoSoL
Sources	MSH, RXNORM Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)

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