Oti-Med

Who is Oti-Med for ?

this medication is used to treat external ear infections.

When should I be careful taking Oti-Med ?

Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies, especially drug allergies, infections (e.g., varicella or vaccinia) or chronic, prolonged ear infection (e.g., chronic otitis media). this medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Prolonged use (months) of this drug may require temporary use of supplemental corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone) during severe stress (e.g., major surgery or severe injury, or serious infection). This warning applies for one year after stopping use of this drug. Be sure your doctor and pharmacist know all of your past and present medication use. Children may be more sensitive to the corticosteroid in this medication, though generally this medication, used for short periods, is safe. Prolonged (months to years), continued treatment with corticosteroids may interfere with growth in children.

Oti-Med Side Effects

Burning, itching, irritation, dryness, rash (or other skin problems) might occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Very unlikely but report promptly any unusual increase in urination, rounding out of the face, fever, weakness, unusual weight loss, loss of appetite, bulging "soft spot" on infant's head, headaches or vision problems.