Otic and Oral Disorders

Debrox

carbamide peroxide

What is the primary indication for Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

ear wax removal

What is the pharmacologic category for Debrox (carbamide peroxide)?

cerumenolytic

What is the route of administration for Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

otic

What is the typical self-care dosing frequency for Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

BID for up to 4 days

Docosanol

Abreva

What is the primary indication for Abreva (Docosanol)

cold sores

What is the pharmacologic category for Abreva (Docosanol)

anti-viral agent

What is the route of administration for Abreva (Docosanol)

topically

What is the typical self-care dosing frequency for Abreva (Docosanol)

5 times daily

Isopropyl alcohol 95% in anhydrous glycerin

Auro-Dri

What is the primary indication for Auro-Dri (Isopropyl alcohol 95% in anhydrous glycerin)?

Prevention of otitis externa

What is the route of administration for Auro-Dri (Isopropyl alcohol 95% in anhydrous glycerin)

otic

What is the typical self-care dosing frequency for Auro-Dri (Isopropyl alcohol 95% in anhydrous glycerin)

PRN

Valtex

Valacyclovir

What is the primary indication for Valtrex (valacyclovir)

Viral infection

What is the pharmacologic category for Valtrex (valacyclovir)

Antiviral

What is the route of administration of Valtrex (valacyclovir)

by mouth

What is the typical dosing for Valtrex (valacyclovir)

once daily - TID

Zovirax

Acyclovir

What is the primary indication for Zovirax (acyclovir)

Viral infection

What is the pharmacologic category for Zovirax (acyclovir)

Antiviral

What is the route of administration for Zovirax (acyclovir)

PO, IV, topical

What is the typical dosing frequency for Zovirax (acyclovir)

3-5 times per day

What are adverse drug reaction for using carbamide peroxide?

1. Pain, irritation, tenderness

2. Rash, Redness

3. Discharge