Acetasol

Infection, Communicable Diseases, Urinary Bladder + 2 more

Treatment

5 FDA approvals

5 Active Studies for Acetasol

What is Acetasol

Acetic acid

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Acetic acid is a compound made from ethanol and wood. It is used externally to reduce inflammation and, occasionally, as a medication taken internally. Acetic acid otic is a special form of acetic acid used to treat bacterial and fungal ear infections.

Acetic Acid

is the brand name

Acetasol Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Acetic Acid

Acetic acid

1979

33

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Acetic acid, otherwise called Acetic Acid, is approved by the FDA for 5 uses which include External ear infection NOS and Urinary Bladder .

External ear infection NOS

Used to treat External ear infection NOS in combination with Acetic acid

Urinary Bladder

Urethral Catheters

Infection

Communicable Diseases

Used to treat External ear infection NOS in combination with Acetic acid

When to interrupt dosage

The advised dosage of Acetasol depends on the ascertained condition, including Bacterial infection, Urethral Catheters and Communicable Diseases. The quantity of dosage is contingent upon the technique of delivery (e.g. Hemodialysis or Solution - Hemodialysis) featured in the table underneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Communicable Diseases

, 20.75 mg/mL, 20.65 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.1 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 20.8 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 1.5 %, 0.9 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0092 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.81 mg/mL, 10.8 mg/mL, 8.11 mg/mL, 8.846 mg/mL, 5.41 mg/mL, 6.64 mg/mL, 5.28 mg/mL, 6.635 mg/mL, 36.0 mg/mL, 6.31 mg/mL, 5.4 mg/mL, 8.8 mg/mL, 8.85 mg/mL, 6.82 mg/mL, 6.305 mg/mL, 6.756 mg/mL, 8.1 mg/mL, 8.9 mg/mL, 8.847 mg/mL, 6.6349 mg/mL, 6.3053 mg/mL, 8.107 mg/mL, 0.004 meq/mL, 15.0 mg/mL

Solution, , Solution - Auricular (otic), Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant - Irrigation, Irrigant, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Liquid, Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, Gel, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Topical, Liquid - Topical

Infection

, 20.75 mg/mL, 20.65 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.1 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 20.8 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 1.5 %, 0.9 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0092 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.81 mg/mL, 10.8 mg/mL, 8.11 mg/mL, 8.846 mg/mL, 5.41 mg/mL, 6.64 mg/mL, 5.28 mg/mL, 6.635 mg/mL, 36.0 mg/mL, 6.31 mg/mL, 5.4 mg/mL, 8.8 mg/mL, 8.85 mg/mL, 6.82 mg/mL, 6.305 mg/mL, 6.756 mg/mL, 8.1 mg/mL, 8.9 mg/mL, 8.847 mg/mL, 6.6349 mg/mL, 6.3053 mg/mL, 8.107 mg/mL, 0.004 meq/mL, 15.0 mg/mL

Solution, , Solution - Auricular (otic), Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant - Irrigation, Irrigant, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Liquid, Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, Gel, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Topical, Liquid - Topical

Urinary Bladder

, 20.75 mg/mL, 20.65 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.1 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 20.8 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 1.5 %, 0.9 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0092 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.81 mg/mL, 10.8 mg/mL, 8.11 mg/mL, 8.846 mg/mL, 5.41 mg/mL, 6.64 mg/mL, 5.28 mg/mL, 6.635 mg/mL, 36.0 mg/mL, 6.31 mg/mL, 5.4 mg/mL, 8.8 mg/mL, 8.85 mg/mL, 6.82 mg/mL, 6.305 mg/mL, 6.756 mg/mL, 8.1 mg/mL, 8.9 mg/mL, 8.847 mg/mL, 6.6349 mg/mL, 6.3053 mg/mL, 8.107 mg/mL, 0.004 meq/mL, 15.0 mg/mL

Solution, , Solution - Auricular (otic), Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant - Irrigation, Irrigant, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Liquid, Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, Gel, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Topical, Liquid - Topical

Otitis Externa

, 20.75 mg/mL, 20.65 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.1 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 20.8 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 1.5 %, 0.9 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0092 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.81 mg/mL, 10.8 mg/mL, 8.11 mg/mL, 8.846 mg/mL, 5.41 mg/mL, 6.64 mg/mL, 5.28 mg/mL, 6.635 mg/mL, 36.0 mg/mL, 6.31 mg/mL, 5.4 mg/mL, 8.8 mg/mL, 8.85 mg/mL, 6.82 mg/mL, 6.305 mg/mL, 6.756 mg/mL, 8.1 mg/mL, 8.9 mg/mL, 8.847 mg/mL, 6.6349 mg/mL, 6.3053 mg/mL, 8.107 mg/mL, 0.004 meq/mL, 15.0 mg/mL

Solution, , Solution - Auricular (otic), Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant - Irrigation, Irrigant, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Liquid, Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, Gel, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Topical, Liquid - Topical

Urethral Catheters

, 20.75 mg/mL, 20.65 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.1 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 20.8 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 1.5 %, 0.9 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0092 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.81 mg/mL, 10.8 mg/mL, 8.11 mg/mL, 8.846 mg/mL, 5.41 mg/mL, 6.64 mg/mL, 5.28 mg/mL, 6.635 mg/mL, 36.0 mg/mL, 6.31 mg/mL, 5.4 mg/mL, 8.8 mg/mL, 8.85 mg/mL, 6.82 mg/mL, 6.305 mg/mL, 6.756 mg/mL, 8.1 mg/mL, 8.9 mg/mL, 8.847 mg/mL, 6.6349 mg/mL, 6.3053 mg/mL, 8.107 mg/mL, 0.004 meq/mL, 15.0 mg/mL

Solution, , Solution - Auricular (otic), Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant - Irrigation, Irrigant, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Liquid, Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, Gel, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Topical, Liquid - Topical

Warnings

Acetasol has two counter-indications and should not be taken simultaneously with any of the ailments listed in the following table.

Acetasol Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

use during transurethral surgical procedures

Do Not Combine

Tympanic Membrane Perforation

Do Not Combine

There are 18 known major drug interactions with Acetasol.

Common Acetasol Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with Acetic acid.

Typhoid vaccine

Minor

The therapeutic efficacy of Typhoid vaccine can be decreased when used in combination with Acetic acid.

(R)-warfarin

Moderate

The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Acetic acid is combined with (R)-warfarin.

(S)-Warfarin

Moderate

The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Acetic acid is combined with (S)-Warfarin.

4-hydroxycoumarin

Moderate

The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Acetic acid is combined with 4-hydroxycoumarin.

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Acetasol Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Acetasol?

16 active clinical trials are currently being conducted to assess the efficacy of Acetasol in providing relief for Communicable Diseases, Communicable Diseases and Urinary Bladder disorders.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Urinary Bladder

0 Actively Recruiting

Otitis Externa

0 Actively Recruiting

Infection

6 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1

Communicable Diseases

0 Actively Recruiting

Urethral Catheters

0 Actively Recruiting

Acetasol Reviews: What are patients saying about Acetasol?

5

Patient Review

7/17/2009

Acetasol for Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection

I felt much better after the second day of taking this medication.

5

Patient Review

7/17/2009

Acetasol for Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection

I felt much better the second day after taking this medication.

4.7

Patient Review

1/3/2008

Acetasol for Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection

This treatment is effective!

4.7

Patient Review

1/3/2008

Acetasol for Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection

This treatment is effective!

4

Patient Review

9/13/2009

Acetasol for Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection

Worked where other things failed, but Kaiser tried to charge me an absurd amount for a tiny bottle.

4

Patient Review

9/13/2009

Acetasol for Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection

Worked where other things failed, but Kaiser tried to charge me an absurd amount of money for a tiny bottle. Disgusting business practices.

3.7

Patient Review

10/6/2009

Acetasol for Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection

I believe that this drug, which is a mix of vinegar and hydrocortisone, is being overcharged for. I've seen it work well in the past, but there are other options like floxin or ciprodex that might be worth checking out instead.

3.7

Patient Review

10/6/2009

Acetasol for Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection

This drug is outdated and overpriced. Newer drops like Floxin and Ciprodex are much more effective and cost-efficient.

3

Patient Review

4/12/2008

Acetasol for Inflammation of the External Ear Resembling Eczema

I'll likely have to take this medicine for a long time to keep the inflammation down.

3

Patient Review

4/12/2008

Acetasol for Inflammation of the External Ear Resembling Eczema

I'll likely have to use this medication for an extended period of time to keep the inflammation at bay.

2.7

Patient Review

11/27/2016

Acetasol for Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection

I've been using this for six months to try and combat my eczema, but it only provides temporary relief. Each time the itchiness and skin scaling goes away for about a week before coming back stronger than before. Not happy with this medication at all.

2.7

Patient Review

11/27/2016

Acetasol for Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection

I've been using this for six months to try and address my ich and skin scaling, but unfortunately it only provides temporary relief. Each time the symptoms come back worse than before.

2.7

Patient Review

9/29/2009

Acetasol for Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection

I'm still in quite a bit of pain even after taking this medication. I'm not sure how much longer it's going to take for it to work, but I hope it's soon because the pain is unbearable.

2.7

Patient Review

9/29/2009

Acetasol for Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection

I'm still waiting for this medication to work. In the meantime, I'm in a lot of pain. It feels like a knife is cutting through my ear.

2.3

Patient Review

10/27/2009

Acetasol for Inflammation of the External Ear Resembling Eczema

My husband was given this prescription in April and we paid $25 for it. The company Activas has since boosted the price to $270. Outrageous. Called the doctor who said try vinegar and hydrocortisone. This is complete abuse of the regulatory system. Ask your doctor for another solution.

2.3

Patient Review

10/27/2009

Acetasol for Inflammation of the External Ear Resembling Eczema

I was very displeased to find that the price of this prescription has risen from $25 to an outrageous $270. When I called the doctor, they suggested using vinegar and hydrocortisone instead. If you can, avoid this product entirely and ask your doctor for a different solution; don't support Activas's predatory behavior by buying their overpriced medication.
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Patient Q&A Section about acetasol

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Acetasol used for?

"Benzocaine slows the production of certain natural chemicals in the body that can increase pain and swelling.

This medication is used to treat outer ear infections. It contains two medications, acetic acid, and benzocaine. Acetic acid works by stopping the growth of bacteria and fungus. Benzocaine slows the production of certain natural chemicals in the body that can increase pain and swelling."

Answered by AI

Is Acetasol an antibiotic?

"Acetasol HC otic is an antibiotic that is used to treat infections that are caused by bacteria or fungus."

Answered by AI

Is Vosol an antibiotic?

"The drug Vosol is used to kill bacteria or fungus that cause infections. It is specifically meant to target infections in the ear canal, but will not work on inner ear infections. Vosol may also have other uses not mentioned in this guide."

Answered by AI

Is hydrocortisone acetic acid over the counter?

"Corticosteroid and acetic acid combinations are applied to the skin to relieve redness, itching, swelling, and other symptoms associated with various skin conditions. These medicines may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by healthcare professionals."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Acetasol

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gp91 Grans for Chronic Granulomatous Disease

18 - 75
Male
Bethesda, MD

Background: CGD is caused by a gene mutation. For people with CGD, their cells cannot kill germs well, so they can get frequent or life-threatening infections. Researchers want to see if a new procedure can help a person s cells kill germs for a short time. It uses messenger RNA (mRNA) to deliver correct instructions for the gene mutation to the cells. Objective: To test a procedure in which mRNA is added to a person s blood cells. Eligibility: Males aged 18-75 with CGD with a mutation in the gene that makes the protein gp91phox. Design: Participants will be screened with: Medical history Physical exam Blood and urine tests Swab to test for strep throat Some screening tests will be repeated during the study. Participants will be admitted to the NIH Clinical Center hospital for at least 7 days. They will have apheresis. For this, a medicine is injected under their skin to prepare their white blood cells for collection. An IV line is placed into an arm vein. Blood goes through the IV line into a machine that divides whole blood into red blood cells, plasma, and white blood cells. The white blood cells are removed, and the rest of the blood is returned to the participant through an IV line in their other arm. The next day, they will get their mRNA-corrected cells via IV. They will be monitored for 3 more days. After discharge, participants will keep a symptom diary. They will be contacted weekly for one month, and then once a month. They will have a follow-up visit 3 months after the infusion.

Phase 1
Recruiting

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Suk S De Ravin, M.D.

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Improved Perioperative Preventive Measures for Surgical Site Infections

18+
All Sexes
Iowa City, IA

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are associated with increased patient morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. ESKAPE (Enterococcus, S. aureus, Klebsiella, Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, and Enterobacter spp.) pathogens are particularly pathogenic because they have increased capacity to acquire resistance and virulence traits. The investigators have proven that a multifaceted program involving improved basic perioperative preventive measures can generate substantial reductions in S. aureus transmission and significant reductions in SSIs (88% reduction as compared to usual care). In this study, the investigators aim to examine the relative effectiveness of each component of this program in controlling ESKAPE transmission and reducing SSIs and to identify an optimal implementation strategy for national dissemination. Randomization occurs at the site level, and sites adopt preventative programs. This work will improve perioperative patient safety for the 51 million patients who undergo surgery each year.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

University of Iowa (+2 Sites)

Jeremiah R Brown, PhD

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Barrier Dressing for Infections

18+
All Sexes
Ottawa, Canada

This study will evaluate the effect of an iodine impregnated barrier dressing on device pocket swab culture positivity. Minimizing contamination during the implant procedure can be one of the potential improvements to prevent CIED infections. Patients requiring a lead change, battery change or device upgrade will be eligible. This is a randomized, blinded study where participants will be randomized to having the barrier dressing applied before any incision is made (experimental group) or applying the dressing just prior to collecting the culture swab (control group). Patients and the staff taking the culture swab at the end of the procedure are blinded as to which group the participant is randomized to.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Ottawa Heart Institute

Alper Aydin, Dr.

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