Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for OTOREX EAR-DPS and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Food Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 12 Available Alternatives for OTOREX EAR-DPS
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Overview
OTOREX EAR-DPS is a Schedule H drug.OTOREX EAR-DPS is composed of: TURPENTINE OIL (15 %W/V), CHLORBUTOL (5 %W/V), BENZOCAINE (2.7 %W/V), PARADICHLOROBENZENE (2 %W/V)
Turpentine Oil is used in the treatment of pain relief.Turpentine oil, when inhaled, may help reduce congestion. When used on the skin, turpentine oil may cause warmth and redness which can help relieve pain in the tissue underneath.
Benzocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Benzocaine topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Benzocaine is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.
Benzocaine topical used in the mouth or throat may cause methemoglobinemia (met-HEEM-oh glo-bin-EE-mee-a), a life-threatening condition in which the amount of oxygen in your blood stream becomes dangerously low
Usage
TURPENTINE OIL is generally used to treat: Sexual Dysfunction, Pain, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, ToothacheTURPENTINE OIL can address symptoms like: Redness, Nerve Pain
BENZOCAINE can address symptoms like: Body Itching
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for OTOREX EAR-DPS and its Constituents
- You should not use Turpentine oil,if you are allergic to it.
- Do not let children take turpentine oil by mouth,It’s best to avoid any use of turpentine oil in children.
- Do not use benzocaine topical if you have ever had methemoglobinemia.
- Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Use the smallest amount of medicine needed to numb the skin or relieve pain. Do not use large amounts of benzocaine topical, or cover treated skin areas with a bandage or plastic wrap without medical advice.
- Do not use benzocaine topical to treat large skin areas or deep puncture wounds. Avoid using the medicine on skin that is raw or blistered, such as a severe burn or abrasion.To treat minor skin conditions, apply a thin layer of benzocaine topical to the affected area. If using the spray, hold the container 6 to 12 inches away from the skin. Do not spray this medication onto your face. Spray it instead on your hands and then rub it onto the face, avoiding contact with your eyes.To treat hemorrhoids, apply the medication up to 6 times per day.
- Clean the area with soap and water before applying benzocaine topical. Wash your hands before and after inserting a rectal suppository.
- Do not take a rectal suppository by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum.
- Try to empty your bowel and bladder just before using the benzocaine suppository.
- Avoid eating within 1 hour after using benzocaine topical on your gums or inside your mouth.
- Benzocaine topical is for use only on the surface of your body, or just inside the mouth, vagina, or rectum. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. Avoid swallowing the gel, liquid, or ointment while applying it to your gums or the inside of your mouth. The throat spray or oral lozenge may be swallowed gradually during use.
Symptoms of Overdosage
BENZOCAINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Irregular HeartbeatCommon Side-Effects
TURPENTINE OIL : Head Headache, Drowsiness, Cough, VomitBENZOCAINE : Skin Irritation
Serious Side-Effects
TURPENTINE OIL : Acute Kidney Failure, Brain AttackRare Side-Effects
BENZOCAINE : Hives, Chest Pain, Itchy Skin, Skin Irritation, Wheezing, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Mouth Swelling, Difficulty Swallowing, Shortness Of BreathFood Interactions
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Technical Classification
TURPENTINE OIL is categorized as: HERBAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINESBENZOCAINE is categorized as: TOPICAL ANESTHETICS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS
Prescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
3 Times Daily | 52% |
2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 27% |
Every 6hrs | 11% |
How long was it prescribed?
5 Days | 47% |
3 Days | 31% |
4 Days | 8% |
7 Days | 6% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
Below 5yrs | 53% |
5 to 12yrs | 20% |
12 to 18yrs | 10% |
35 to 50yrs | 7% |
50 to 60yrs | 3% |
60 to 70yrs | 3% |
70yrs and above | 3% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 59% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Pediatrician | 80% |
General Practitioner | 12% |
ENT | 8% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
IBUGESIC PLUS SUSP | 16% |
Available Alternatives for OTOREX EAR-DPS
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
CLEARWAX EAR-DPS | INR 50 for 1 BOTTLE | TURPENTINE OIL 15 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2 %W/V |
FASTWAX EAR-DPS | INR 38.5 for 10 ML EARDROPS | TURPENTINE OIL 15 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2 %W/V |
ORIWAX EAR DPS 10ML | INR 65 for 10 ML EAR DROP | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V |
OTOREX DPS | INR 75.6 for 10 ML DROP | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V |
OTOREX EAR-DPS | INR 83.16 for 10 ML DROP | TURPENTINE OIL 15 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2 %W/V |
SARWAX 10ML EAR DPS | INR 59 for 10 ML EAR DROP | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V |
VOVAX EAR DPS | INR 32 for 10 ML EAR DROP | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
DESOL DPS | INR 46.67 for 10 ML DROP | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.5 %W/V |
PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2% + BENZOCAINE 2.7% + CHLORBUTOL 5% + TURPENTINE OIL15% EAR DPS | INR 12.21 for 10 ML EAR DROP | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %, BENZOCAINE 2.7 % |
SOLIWAX EAR-DPS | INR 64.43 for 10ML SOLN | TURPENTINE OIL 15 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2 %W/V, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE 0.05 %W/V |
UNIWAX DPS | INR 36 for 10 ML DROP | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %V/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 5.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 2.7 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V |