Lab#6 Ear Drops Presentation to students of health college 22 March 2010 by: TA/ Mohammad Al- Mermesh, BSc., PGC,

RxRx Hydrogen Peroxide 6% 250 ml D.W (freshly prepared) ad 1000 ml Prepare 100 ml Calculations X ml 100 ml Procedure: 1.Measure 25 ml of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) by 100 ml measuring cylinder. 2.Complete the volume to 100 ml with D.W. 3. Mix well and transfer to amber glass bottle with dropper. Storage: amber glass bottle with dropper

Uses : As an ear antiseptic. Role of each ingredient: H2O2: Active ingredient (disinfectant) H2O2: Active ingredient (disinfectant) Water: Vehicle Water: Vehicle 2-3 gtt a.u TID or u.d Sig.: 2-3 gtt a.u TID or u.d 2-3 drops 3-4 times daily Dose: 2-3 drops 3-4 times daily

a.u. a.d. a.s. Both ears Right ear Left ear

Hydrogen peroxide 25 % v/v Three drops in each ear three times daily or as directed Keep in cool and dry place Expiry after one month Name Date Red label

RxRx Icthamol 100 gm Glycerol ad 1000 gm Prepare 100 gm Calculations X gm 100 gm Procedure: 1.Weigh 10 gm of icthamol & put it in A glass mortar and triturate well. 2.Add 90 gm of glycerol, then mix well until complete dissolution (dissolution with the aid of gentle heating in a water bath). Storage: amber glass bottle with dropper

Uses : For dissolving (removing) of ear wax. Role of each ingredient: Icthamol: Softening agent for ear wax (active ingredient) Icthamol: Softening agent for ear wax (active ingredient) Glycerin: Vehicle, thickening agent Glycerin: Vehicle, thickening agent 2 gtt a.u BID untilremoval of ear wax or u.d Sig.: 2 gtt a.u BID untilremoval of ear wax or u.d 1-2 drops in each ear 2-4 times daily or as directed Dose: 1-2 drops in each ear 2-4 times daily or as directed

Icthamol Glycerin ear drops 10 % w/v Two drops in each ear twice daily or until complete removal of ear wax or as directed removal of ear wax or as directed Keep in cool and dry place Expiry after one month Name Date Red label

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