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Acetic Acid Otic

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Otic

Routes

Otic

Indications

Otitis externa maintenancePseudomonas otitis externa

Mechanism of Action

Lowers ear canal pH creating an environment hostile to bacterial and yeast growth. Particularly effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa at acidic pH.

Side effects & warnings

Stinging on application, especially with ulcerated ear canals. Do not use if tympanic membrane is ruptured. Effective as maintenance ear cleanser.

Species with Acetic Acid Otic dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)Otic0 mg/kg5-10 drops affected ear q12hModerateMiller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed
Cat (Domestic)Otic0 mg/kg3-5 drops per ear q12h-q24hModerateMiller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed

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