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Acetic acid

Generic Name
Acetic acid
Brand Names
Fem Ph, Naturalyte, Relagard, Selectbag One
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C2H4O2
CAS Number
64-19-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
Q40Q9N063P
Background

Acetic acid is a product of the oxidation of ethanol and of the destructive distillation of wood. It is used locally, occasionally internally, as a counterirritant and also as a reagent. (Stedman, 26th ed) Acetic acid otic (for the ear) is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria or fungus.

Indication

Used to treat infections in the ear canal.

Associated Conditions
Acute Otitis Externa, External ear infection NOS, Infection
Associated Therapies
Bladder irrigation therapy
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