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Medically reviewed by Fedorchenko Olga Valeryevna, PharmD. Last updated on 26.06.2023
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Treatment of external otitis of bacterial origin. It can be used prophylactically in ear dermatosis due to allergic factors, neurogenic and seborrheic, to relieve irritation and prevent infection. Pocin H is especially useful when you want immediate relief of pain.
Pocin H ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.
Pocin H is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.
Pocin H ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Usual Adult Dose for Otitis Externa
4 drops instilled into the affected ear 3 or 4 times per day
Comments:
-Therapy with this product should be limited to 10 consecutive days.
-The external auditory canal should be thoroughly cleansed and dried with a sterile cotton applicator.
Use: Treatment of superficial bacterial infections of the external auditory canal caused by organisms susceptible to the action of the antibiotics.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Otitis Externa
2 years or older:
3 drops instilled into the affected ear 3 or 4 times per day
Comments:
-Therapy with this product should be limited to 10 consecutive days.
-The external auditory canal should be thoroughly cleansed and dried with a sterile cotton applicator.
Use: Treatment of superficial bacterial infections of the external auditory canal caused by organisms susceptible to the action of the antibiotics.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
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Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
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Other Comments
Administration advice:
-Shake well before using.
-Do not use if imprinted neckband is not intact.
-The patient should lie with the affected ear upward and then the drops should be instilled. This position should be maintained for 5 minutes to facilitate penetration of the drops into the ear canal. Repeat, if necessary, for the opposite ear.
-If preferred, a cotton wick may be inserted into the canal and then the cotton may be saturated with the solution. This wick should be kept moist by adding further solution every 4 hours. The wick should be replaced at least once every 24 hours.
Patient advice:
-This drug is for administration into the ear only.
Storage requirements:
-Securely tighten cap between uses.
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What is the most important information I should know about Pocin H?
Hypersensitivity to Neomycin (Pocin H), Polymyxin B (Pocin H), Hydrocortisone (Pocin H), or any component of the formulation; viral disease of the cornea and conjunctiva (including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis [dendritic keratitis], vaccinia, varicella); mycobacterial ophthalmic infection; fungal diseases of ocular structures
Use Pocin H suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Pocin H suspension is only for the ear. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Pocin H suspension in your eyes, rinse immediately with cool tap water.
- Wash your hands before and after using Pocin H suspension.
- Wash and dry the outer ear with a sterile cotton applicator.
- Shake well before each use.
- Lie down or tilt your head so that the affected ear faces up. For adults, gently pull the earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal. For children, gently pull the earlobe down and back to straighten the ear canal. Drop the medicine into the ear canal. Keep the ear facing up for several minutes so the medicine can run to the bottom of the ear canal. A clean cotton plug may be gently inserted into the ear canal to prevent medicine from leaking out. To prevent germs from getting into your medicine, do not touch the applicator to any surface, including the ear. Keep the container tightly closed.
- To clear up your infection completely, use Pocin H suspension for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
- If you miss a dose of Pocin H suspension, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Pocin H suspension.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.This ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear). This medication contains Neomycin (Pocin H) and polymyxin, which are antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains Hydrocortisone (Pocin H), which is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing ear swelling and discomfort.
This medication treats only bacterial ear infections. It will not work for other types of ear infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
How to use Pocin H otic
This medication is usually used 3 or 4 times a day or as directed by your doctor. The ear canal should be clean and dry before using this medication.
For accuracy and to avoid contamination, have another person insert the drops if possible. Before using, hold the container in your hand for a few minutes in order to warm it. This will minimize dizziness.
To apply ear drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your ear or any other surface. Shake the container well before using.
Lie on your side with the treated ear upward. Hold the dropper directly over the ear and place the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal. To help the drops roll into the ear of an adult, hold the earlobe up and back. For children, hold the earlobe down and back. Keep the head tilted with the treated ear upward for 5 minutes or insert a soft cotton plug if so directed. Another way to give this medication is to place a cotton wick in the ear canal and moisten it with the prescribed number of drops as often as directed. The wick should be replaced at least once a day.
Repeat the above steps for the other ear if so directed. Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the cap after use.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day. Continue using it for the full time prescribed, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping this medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.
Do not use this medication more often than prescribed or continue to use it for longer than 10 days.
Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Do not use in the eye.
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What other drugs will affect Pocin H?
Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use.
Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
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What are the possible side effects of Pocin H?
Applies to Hydrocortisone (Pocin H) / Neomycin (Pocin H) / Polymyxin B (Pocin H) topical: cream
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dryness; itching.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Hydrocortisone (Pocin H) / Neomycin (Pocin H) / Polymyxin B (Pocin H) topical:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; burning or peeling of the skin not present when you began using Pocin H cream; changes in hearing; decreased urination; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; loss of hearing; muscle weakness; increased or persistent pain, redness, irritation, or swelling; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.