Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Aluminiumacetotartrate (acidic eardrops)

Generic name
Aluminiumacetotartrate (acidic eardrops)
Brand name
ATC Code
S02AA04

Pharmacokinetics in children

No information available. Pharmacokinetic studies in children were not conducted.

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Dosages

Inflammation of the outer ear
  • Auricular
    • 1 month up to 18 years
      • In the affected ear: 3 drop(s)/dose 3 times daily.
        • During 1-2 weeks
        • With a closed eardrum: aluminium acetotartrate 1,2% or 12%
        • With a perforated eardrum: aluminium acetotartrate 1,2%

        No studies have been conducted on the use of aluminum acetotartrate ear drops in children. The application is derived from the application in adults (see references)

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

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Side effects

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions in children

Aluminiumacetotartrate ear drops of 12% are only recommended when the eardrum is closed. With an open eardrum, the risk of ototoxicity is greater.
Contact with the doctor is necessary if a stinging or burning sensation persists for more than a few hours after administration.

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Interactions

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References

  1. van Balen FA, et al., Clinical efficacy of three common treatments in acute otitis externa in primary care: randomized controlled trial. , BMJ, 2003, 327(7425), 1201-5
  2. Wiersma TJ, et al., Summary of the practice guideline 'Otitis externa' (first revision) from the Dutch College of General Practitioners., Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd., 2008, 152(21), 1210-4
  3. Mylanus EA, et al., Choice of ear drops in chronic otorrhea, Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd., 2000, 144(26), 1261-6

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