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Unapproved Prescription Otic Products July 1, 2015 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its intention to take enforcement action against companies that manufacture and/or distribute certain unapproved prescription ear drop products (known as otic products) labeled to relieve ear pain, infection, and inflammation. The unapproved prescription ear drops contain active ingredients such as benzocaine and hydrocortisone, and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness and quality. The labels on these products do not disclose that they lack FDA approval, and health care professionals may not be aware of their unapproved status. Unapproved prescription otic drug products are frequently given to young children suffering from ear infections and other conditions that cause ear pain and swelling. Patients taking unapproved drugs may be at greater risk because there is no proven safety or effectiveness information. These products may be contaminated or manufactured incorrectly, which could result in patients receiving the wrong dose, even when administered according to the labeled directions for use. Unapproved prescription otic drug products containing the following ingredients are covered by this action: • benzocaine; • benzocaine and antipyrine; • benzocaine, antipyrine, and zinc acetate; • benzocaine, chloroxylenol, and hydrocortisone; • chloroxylenol and pramoxine; and • chloroxylenol, pramoxine, and hydrocortisone. The FDA informed the companies that they must stop manufacturing these unapproved prescription otic products or be subject to enforcement actions, including seizure, injunction and/or criminal proceedings. Today’s action does not affect FDA-approved prescription otic products, or legally marketed otic products sold over-the-counter. Consumers who believe they are using unapproved prescription ear drops should contact their health care provider to discuss alternatives. Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report any adverse events or side effects related to the use of this product and/or quality problems to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program: 9 Complete and submit the report online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm 9 Complete and return a form by mail (address on the pre-addressed form) or fax (1-800-FDA-0178). [Call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form or download a form at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/DownloadForms/default.htm.] Source: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm453430.htm 3850 Atherton Road, Rocklin CA 95765 ■ Member Services (800) 872-8276 ▪ Office (916) 773-7227 ▪ Fax (916) 773-7210 TDD/TTY (866) 571-6106 or (916) 960-0161 ■ Compliance Hotline (866) 532-0657 www.AmericanHealthCare.com This informational summary is provided by American Health Care as a free service and does not constitute, and is not intended to be construed as, medical or legal advice. For additional information regarding the summary, please read the entire article. Any other questions may be directed to the originator.
