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What is Vosol
Acetic acidThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryAcetic acid is a chemical found in ethanol and in wood that can be used to treat skin irritation or as a reagent. It can also be used in the form of an otic solution for the ear, which is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial or fungal infections.
Acetic Acidis the brand name
Vosol 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 4 uses which include Communicable Diseases and Infection .Communicable Diseases
Used to treat External ear infection NOS in combination with Acetic acid
Infection
Urinary Bladder
Urethral Catheters
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Vosol is dictated by the recognized disorder, including Bacterial infection, Urethral Catheters and Communicable Diseases. The amount additionally fluctuates as per the approach of delivery (e.g. Hemodialysis or Solution - Hemodialysis) outlined in the table beneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
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
, Auricular (otic), Solution, Solution - Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant, Irrigant - Irrigation, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Hemodialysis, Liquid, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, 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
, Auricular (otic), Solution, Solution - Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant, Irrigant - Irrigation, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Hemodialysis, Liquid, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, 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
, Auricular (otic), Solution, Solution - Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant, Irrigant - Irrigation, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Hemodialysis, Liquid, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, 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
, Auricular (otic), Solution, Solution - Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant, Irrigant - Irrigation, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Hemodialysis, Liquid, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, Solution - Topical, Liquid - Topical
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
, Auricular (otic), Solution, Solution - Auricular (otic), Irrigation, Irrigant, Irrigant - Irrigation, Vaginal, Jelly, Jelly - Vaginal, Hemodialysis, Liquid, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Gel - Vaginal, Solution - Topical, Liquid - Topical
Warnings
Vosol has two impediments. If you have any of the conditions specified in the following table, Vosol should not be utilized.Vosol ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
use during transurethral surgical procedures
Do Not Combine
Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Do Not Combine
Common Vosol 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.
Vosol Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Vosol?
16 active studies are currently exploring the potential of Vosol to combat Communicable Diseases, Infections and Urinary Bladder disorders.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Urinary Bladder
0 Actively Recruiting
Communicable Diseases
0 Actively Recruiting
Urethral Catheters
0 Actively Recruiting
Otitis Externa
0 Actively Recruiting
Infection
9 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1
Vosol Reviews: What are patients saying about Vosol?
5Patient Review
9/27/2009Patient Q&A Section about vosol
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is Vosol antibacterial?
"The clinical pharmacology of Vosol indicates that acetic acid is antibacterial and antifungal, while propylene glycol is hydrophilic and provides a low surface tension. Benzethonium chloride is a surface active agent that promotes contact of the solution with tissues."
Answered by AI
What is Vosol HC used for?
"This medication is a combination of two drugs, acetic acid and hydrocortisone, which are used to treat outer ear infections. Acetic acid kills bacteria and fungus, while hydrocortisone is a steroid that decreases the redness, swelling, and itching associated with the infection."
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What is Vosol?
"Vosol is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria or fungus. Vosol (for the ear) is used to treat infections in the ear canal. Vosol will not treat an inner ear infection (also called otitis media)."
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Is Vosol a prescription?
"If you experience a temporary stinging or burning sensation in your ear canal, tell your doctor or pharmacist. This medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects."
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